“Another catalyst for the book was the prospect of placing storytelling at the heart of philosophy,” he says. Did you ask philosophical questions as a child? Brendan O’ Donoghue: “I don’t think I asked too many philosophical questions out loud as a child but I do remember having, what I’d consider, philosophical experiences. “There are a number of questions and stories from the book that primary students responded really well to. “However, even if you wanted to be critical of a child’s ability to do philosophy, I don’t think this should deter schools from introducing philosophy to children.

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2019 01:30 UTC