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P4C lacks an ecological dimension, the author argues

A diverse group of children and adults sit together in a circle on grass outdoors, engaged in conversation and discussion in a natural setting surrounded by trees.
Research area:PedagogyPhilosophy for ChildrenCritical thinking

What the study found

The author argues that Philosophy for Children (P4C), also called Philosophy with Children (PwC), lacks an ecological dimension. The abstract says the current approach is too abstract and detached from the non-ideal, material conditions of inquiry in the Anthropocene.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors suggest that, because of this narrowness, P4C should be rethought so it can better support thinkers who can make ecosocial decisions under the conditions of the Anthropocene. The paper proposes “Ecosophy with Children” as a broader framing for this purpose.

What the researchers tested

This is a conceptual research article rather than an empirical study. The author examines Matthew Lipman’s P4C and proposes “Ecosophy with Children,” described as a purposeful reterritorialization of P4C’s thinking systems into a transversal community of philosophical inquiry.

What worked and what didn't

The abstract states that P4C is valued for reason-based thinking, community philosophical reflection, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. It also states that, despite these strengths, the current inquiry landscape lacks an ecological dimension and is too detached from the material conditions of the Anthropocene.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not report experiments, participant data, or measured outcomes. It presents an argument and proposal, so the available summary does not show whether the proposed Ecosophy with Children framework has been tested.

Key points

  • The author argues that P4C lacks an ecological dimension.
  • The abstract says P4C is too abstract and detached from material conditions in the Anthropocene.
  • The paper proposes “Ecosophy with Children” as a broader framing.
  • The author says P4C is already valued for reason-based thinking, community reflection, and diverse perspectives.
  • No empirical data or experiments are reported in the abstract.

Disclosure

Research title:
P4C lacks an ecological dimension, the author argues
Publication date:
2026-03-08
DOI:
10.1111/edth.70088
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