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All sites suggested to this category must be designed for use by kids and teens, and provide educational information about the study of philosophy.
Sites designed for parents or teachers, or to sell products or services, will not be accepted.
English-only sites. Sites in other languages should be suggested to the corresponding category in Kids and Teens/International/. |
The word Philosophy is taken from the Greek language, translated in English it says "Love for Wisdom". It is the study of the ultimate reality, causes, and principles underlying being and thinking.
Philosophy has many aspects and different manifestations according to the problems involved and the method of approach and emphasis used by the individual philosopher. In 1974 Matthew Lipman created Philosophy for Children (P4C) that elaborates on the natural inquisitiveness of children.
Topics in this category may include:
- Metaphysics, which is the study of the ultimate nature of reality;
- Epistemology, which is the investigation of the origin and limits of knowledge;
- Ethics, which deals with morality and justice; and
- Aesthetics, which is the study of beauty in the arts.
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