In this episode, I chat with Claudia Mills, an emerita professor of philosophy and award-winning author of more than sixty books for young readers. Her new novel, Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom, is about a difficult young student who joins a philosophy club seeking the wisdom she needs to keep her beloved but equally difficult dog.
Highlights
To what extent do you think children can benefit from learning about ancient philosophy?
Do you think there are any ways in which children have an advantage over adults when it comes to learning about Greek philosophy?
How can parents help their children to learn about and benefit from philosophy?
What is wisdom?
What drew you to Epictetus in particular for this story?
What about Socrates and Plato?
What are the problems faced by Calliope, and how does philosophy help her?
In what ways do you think children could potentially benefit from ancient philosophy in terms of their psychological well being?
