Philosophy workshop

The team of guides at the MACS invites primary, secondary and high school children to pursue the principal themes introduced during the guided visit in the museum during a class activity involving a philosophical conversation. The children are invited to formulate open questions in small groups. After a few minutes’ reflection, the whole group joins together and democratically selects one or two questions. The session continues by focusing on the chosen subject through collective critical questioning.

Why?

> To learn how to listen, to speak up and express one’s point of view.

> To learn to question, to formulate critical questioning.

> To develop and explore an argument.

> To initiate reflection and a critical view of the world.

How long? 

Guided visit / class activity (45 min) + philosophy workshop (45 min) = 1h30. 

Maximum 25 children

Where? 

Workshops can be held in the classroom or at the museum following the guided visit. 

*The museum guides are trained in philosophical questioning through a series of courses provided by the CAL.