Merlin CCC offers philosophy experiences in Helena, Montana for community members of all ages. This organization believes that philosophy can enrich all lives. Learn more about them by reading the interview below and by check out their website: https://merlinccc.org/
Continue Reading »Philosophy for Children Program at California State University Bakersfield

PLATO would like to thank Senem Saner, PhD from the Philosophy Department at California State University Bakersfield for taking the time to contribute to this blog post. P4C on Campus is a program supported in part with grant funding from
Continue Reading »New Philosophy Summer Camp for Children Focusing on the Environment

The Environmental Explorers Philosophy Summer Camp will be held June 3-7 PLATO would like to thank Rika Tsuji for contributing to this blog post. The Environmental Explorers Summer Camp is supported in part by grant funding from the PLATO organization.
Continue Reading »Longmont, Colorado Celebrates a Month of Philosophy

Grey Havens Philosophy ran the Longmont Thinks! Month was in April 2019 and will be followed by Summer of the Mind which officially begins on May 23. PLATO would like to thank Kelly Cowling for taking the time to contribute
Continue Reading »2019 PLATO Conference: Join us in Florida

The 2019 PLATO Conference is getting ready to blast off! Come for an amazing conference, and experience the many opportunities for recreation in Orlando/Winter Park. The area offers activities that everyone can enjoy. From Ecotourism to the Kennedy Space Center; world-class theme parks, performing arts,
Continue Reading »Applying to the PLATO Philosophy Fund

Applications are now being accepted for the PLATO Philosophy Fund (PPF), supporting a wide range of innovative philosophy programs around the country. All applications are blind peer-reviewed. All applications must be submitted and funding decisions will be announced in
Continue Reading »Philosophy for Children Conference, hosted by NAACI, to be held June 2018 in Mexico

NAACI Conference on “Education in a world in crisis: How philosophy for/by children might respond” in collaboration with The Mexican Federation of Philosophy for Children and the Centers Tepepan and Thinkers Call for Papers Deadline November 30, 2017
Continue Reading »Learn about the upcoming Southern California Philosophy Academy for High School Students!

The SoCal Philosophy Academy for high school students will be hosted at California Lutheran University and run by Dr. Brian J. Collins, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. PLATO: What is the SoCal Philosophy Academy about? Brian: The academy is
Continue Reading »Reflections on Philosophy Classes for School Teachers

An Interview with PLATO President, Thomas Wartenberg Since 2010, Thomas Wartenberg has led several Summer Seminars for School Teachers on Existentialism sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. PLATO: Why did you decide to offer philosophy training for
Continue Reading »NEH Summer Seminar for Teachers on Existentialism

Fully Funded 3 Week Summer Training Opportunity in Philosophy for ALL K-12 Teachers Apply to the NEH Summer Seminar on Existentialism which will be held at Mount Holyoke College in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. NEH Summer Seminar on
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