Introducing P4C in Kindergarten in Greece

Abstract

Introduction: The movement of Philosophy for Children starts with M. Lipman in the early '70s. University professor Matthew Lipman noticed that his students lacked critical thinking skills. He suggested that, when students reach university age, it is rather late and difficult to teach them how to think.¹ It would be wiser to undertake such a task at a much earlier age. Thus, he proposed the introduction of philosophy in elementary schools.