We are prepared to teach diverse areas of philosophy to diverse audiences.  For example, we can:

• Visit a high school or middle school class and deliver a relevant guest lecture on any philosophical topic. For example:
  • In literature classes, we could discuss the philosophical issues raised by particular works of fiction or films (for example, free will and fate in Oedipus or existentialist questions in Camus).
  • In a history, social studies or political science classes, we could discuss human rights, justice or legal theory, the political theories of historical figures like Hobbes, Marx or Rawls, or the influence of Locke’s political theory on the Founding Fathers.
  • In science classes, we could discuss the ways science is similar to and distinct from other disciplines like math and philosophy, scientific revolutions, how philosophers of science understand scientific theories or causation, or how various scientific discoveries raise important ethical questions.
  • In an art class, we could discuss what makes an object a work of art and whether beauty is really “in the eye of the beholder.”
  • In a psychology class, we could discuss whether the mind and brain are identical, the nature of consciousness or whether neuroscience threatens free will.
• Work with a local debate club on critical thinking and argumentation.
• Engage elementary school children in discussions of philosophical themes (for example, the nature of infinity, value or personal identity).
• Teach a unit on formal logic to a high school math class.
• Offer lectures or lead discussions about topics in applied ethics to local organizations.
• Give presentations or participate in informal Q&As with students about what professional philosophers do, what it is like to attend college and graduate school, or what it is like to work in academia.

We will work with you to design a course that suits your program’s needs and preferences. Participating schools and host institutions incur no cost.