Foreword : community-engaged philosophy for lifelong learning / Eric Thomas Weber -- Preface : 'in all things of nature there is something wonderful' / Amanda Fulford -- Understanding philosophy in communities : the spaces, people, politics and philosophy of community philosophy / Steve Bramall -- Relocation and repopulation : why community philosophy matters / Grace Lockrobin -- Registers of community : policy discourse, subjectivity and coming to terms with our conditions / Naomi Hodgson -- Keeping the conversation going : a pragmatist assessment of the value of public philosophy / William C. Pamerleau -- Community philosophy and social action / Graeme Tiffany -- Philosophy, dialogue and the creation of community / Amanda Fulford -- Beyond walls : the redemption of philosophy / Richard Smith -- In philosophical conversation with : art audiences / Grace Lockrobin -- In philosophical conversation with : professionals / Jim Baxter -- In philosophical conversation with : new and beginning teachers / Janet Orchard, Ruth Heilbronn, Carrie Winstanley -- In philosophical conversation with : learning-disabled performers / Nick Wiltsher, Aaron Meskin -- In philosophical conversation with : people in prison - beyond rehabilitation / Andy West, Kirstine Szifris -- In philosophical conversation with : philosophy Ireland - building a national P4C network / Charlotte Blease -- In philosophical conversation with : a diverse group of adults - 'dwelling together in diverse spaces' / Darren Chetty, Abigail Bentley, Adam Ferner -- In philosophical conversation with : undergraduate students and a local school community / Elizabeth Watkins -- In philosophical conversation with : adolescents in a behavioural health unit / Alissa Hurwitz Swota, Michael De La Hunt -- Coda / Amanda Fulford, Richard Smith -- Afterword : thoughts on moving philosophy outside / Graeme Tiffany.
Summary:
"Public philosophy, or 'doing philosophy' in the community, is an important and growing trend - revealed not only by the phenomenon of the Parisian philosophy cafeĢ, but also the contemporary rise of multiple grassroots projects, for example the Philosophy in Pubs movement. This book is the first to offer academic examination of the theoretical contributions and practical applications of community philosophy. Bringing together voices from diverse contexts and subject areas, from activism and political action to religious environments, arts organisations and museums to maximum security prisons, this collection asks key questions about the point of making philosophy available for everyone: 'How do you "do philosophy" with the public?'; 'Is philosophy in the community the same as academic philosophy?'; 'Why is community philosophy important?' Including contributions from practitioners and researchers from professional philosophy, education, healthcare, and community philosophy, this collection offers perspectives on a growing area of study. It offers a timely and critical introduction to, and analysis of, what philosophy can be when grounded in socially-engaged activities."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.