Gareth B. Matthews, The Child's Philosopher

499,-

Kjøp

<P>Winner of the 2022 Book Award of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia, <I>Gareth B. Matthews, The Child''s Philosopher </I>brings together groundbreaking essays by renowned American philosopher Gareth B. Matthews in three fields he helped to initiate: philosophy in children''s literature, philosophy for children, and philosophy of childhood. In addition, contemporary scholars critically assess Matthews'' pioneering efforts and his legacy. </P><P></P><P>Gareth B. Matthews (1929-2011) was a specialist in ancient and medieval philosophy who had conversations with young children, discovering that they delight in philosophical puzzlement and that their philosophical thinking often enriched his own understanding. Those conversations became the impetus for a substantial component of Matthews'' scholarship, from which this book features essays spanning the length of his career. Contemporary contributors to the book critically evaluate Matthews'' scholarship, showing where he b