Aristotle, of course, famously said: “For it is by way of wondering that people both now and at first began to philosophize …” (Metaphysics, I.2, 982b13-4).
Tonight, ArtGirl began to philosophize.
She wondered so eloquently that I had to record it. As we were preparing for bed, she began to consider the beginning of things.
In this short audio clip recorded on the spot, she beautifully articulates a poignant sense of her own finitude, and she does it in a remarkably matter of fact way.
That clip is golden. Thx for sharing it.
Pure magic. I think we should get her to keynote next year’s Symposium!
Great idea, I will check her availability.
Can she give a guest lecture in my class? What’s her fee?
For you, Sam, I will try to negotiate her down. But I can’t make any promises.
Earliest wonderings are the most profound! Do profound answers often require dangerous leaps of faith? If so, I believe that the most dangerous is faith that becomes dogma.
Thanks for the inspiration. Listening to ArtGirl pondering origins has been the highlight of my day!
I run Philosophy workshops for kids in Australia – and I've just drawn attention to this charming recording of ArtGirl's thoughts on my facebook page (where I regularly post quotes from budding young philosophers): ” target=”_blank”>http://www.facebook.com/ThePhilosophyClubAustralia
If you're interested in philosophy with children, you might also like to visit my website for The Philosophy Club: ” target=”_blank”>http://www.ThePhilosophyClub.wordpress.com
I'd love to hear from anyone else who's interested in cultivating kids' philosophical curiosity!