We have been thinking deeply and entering into great discussions this week during our P4C sessions.
In Matariki, we studied this image.
Some questions we considered:
Do rats have feelings? Morals? Values?
Is it okay to test on animals if the product will save a life? your life?
Is it okay to test of rats because they're... kind of gross?
You will see from our notes that we covered a lot of topics in this short session. We are keen to revisit this and explore these ideas in greater depth.
What is P4C?
A conversation is facilitated by giving everyone a chance to share their thinking. Students are able to add on to others ideas or challenge them. It is encouraged that they provide an explanation for their thinking. We have some very keen philosophers among us!
The aims of Philosophy for children are:
- to encourage creative, critical and collaborative thinking
- to learn to listen and contribute to discussions
- to understand different perspectives
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