Development of the Children’s Thinking and the Reform of Education in China: A Pioneering International Workshop on Philosophy for Children in Kunming, China

Abstract

Introduction:  One of the first workshops on philosophy for children in China was held in Kunming, Yunnan Providence, July 25-31, 1997. Although there were only 7 days of training, it was a great success. A summary of our experience of the workshops and the deeper and wider implications for Philosophy for Children and the reform of Chinese education follows.