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Visual art as philosophical inquiry: expanding pedagogic possibilities in the quest for a community of reflective thinkers
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-26, 09:57 authored by Tudor, RGThe educational program 'Philosophy for Children' (Matthew Lipman), has been developed through the International Association for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (Montclair State University, New Jersey). It advocates transforming classrooms into 'communities of inquiry', to yield significant and beneficial outcomes for future societies. This vision is outwardly political, consciously optimistic, and potentially extremely powerful: "To convert classrooms into communities of inquiry moves us beyond arguments and theories into the realm of concrete actions aimed at changing the world for the better" (Sharp & Reed, 1992:171-172). Yet, philosophical inquiry is understood in this program as a strictly linguistic activity - stimulated by reading and explored through conversation. This paper asserts that the framework for fostering life-long reflective thought set-up in 'Philosophy for Children' is not only satisfied by the practice of art making, but also enhanced in crucial ways through physical engagement in creating (for both amateur and professional art maker). The question remains: can visual art practice be said to be a form of philosophical inquiry? Sharp, A. M. & Reed, R. F. 1992 (eds) Studies in Philosophy for Children: Harry Stottlemeier's Discovery (Philadelphia: Temple University Press).
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The Australian Council of Art and Design Schools websiteNumber
2006 cPublication status
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ACUADS 2006 Conference: Thinking the Future: Art, Design and CreativityEvent Venue
Melbourne, VictoriaDate of Event (Start Date)
2006-09-27Date of Event (End Date)
2006-09-29Rights statement
ISBN: 978-0-9758360-1-9Repository Status
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