Ethics for the Very Young (eBook)

Erik Kenyon PhD is author of Augustine and the Dialogue (Cambridge 2018) which explores the intersection of literary form and philosophy of education in Augustine’s earliest works. He has taught at Rollins College since 2012 and partnered with 5 Orlando-area schools through Philosophy for Children courses. Diane Doyle MA has worked in early childhood for 30 years always with an emphasis on social emotional development, inclusive early educational experiences and Positive Behavior Supports with a focus on art as the vehicle for children’s expression of understanding and documentation in the Reggio Emilia tradition.Sharon Carnahan PhD is an applied developmental psychologist who studies young children and their caregiving environments. She is a professor of psychology and has served Rollins College and the Hume House Child Development and Student Research Center since 1992.

Series PageForewordPart I: Integrating Philosophy into Early EducationChapter 1 – Origin of the Project & AcknowledgementsChapter 2 – A Case for Integrating Philosophy into Early EducationChapter 3 – Theory into Practice: Bringing Philosophy into Early EducationPart II: Teaching Ancient EthicsChapter 4 – Lesson 1 – CharacterChapter 5 – Lesson 2 – BraveryChapter 6 – Lesson 3 – Moderation & Self-ControlChapter 7 – Lesson 4 – FriendshipPart III: Teaching Modern EthicsChapter 8 – Lesson 5 – Pleasure & the Greater GoodChapter 9 – Lesson 6 – Rules & RespectChapter 10 – Lesson 7 – CarePostscript: “Education as Growth”Appendix: Overview of LessonsBibliography