Can Philosophy for Children Contribute to Decolonization?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-29-2018

Publication Title

Pre-College Philosophy and Public Practice

Volume

1

First page number:

1

Last page number:

15

Abstract

In this paper, I explore how Philosophy for Children (P4C) classes can contribute to decolonization efforts. I begin by describing what I mean by both “coloniality” and “decolonization.” Second, I provide a sketch of what P4C classes frequently entail and motivate the case for P4C as a “decolonizing methodology.” Third, I engage a series of decolonial critiques of P4C classes. Finally, I explore ways in which P4C can contribute to decolonization efforts if reformed in response to these critiques. Throughout this paper, I shall draw upon examples from my experiences teaching P4C at the Mexico-U.S. border and in Oaxaca.

Keywords

Philosophy for Children; Decolonization; Oaxaca; U.S.-Mexico Borderlands; Philosophy of Education; Critical Race Pedagogy

Disciplines

Education | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Language

English

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