Abstract
Dr. Sophia Stone, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, presented her talk, "Cobbler's Corner: Socratic Conversations with Children," at the XV Prague Plato Symposium in Prague, Czech Republic. It marked the first time international Plato scholars publicly engaged in the inclusive discussion method of gentle Socratic inquiry, as developed by p4cHI—philosophy for children, Hawai'i style.
Following her presentation on Socrates as a public philosopher, seven scholars participated in a live p4cHI demonstration exploring whether new Forms have emerged since Plato's time. Participants praised the method for fostering open, respectful dialogue and contemporary philosophical reflection.
Dr. Stone employs the p4cHI approach to inclusive discussions in all her teaching, not just with children, but also with university students and in her philosophical outreach to women facing hardship, retired communities and the general public.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Oct 17 2025 |
| Event | XVth Symposium Platonicum Pragense: Plato's Theory of Forms - Vila Lanna (V Sadech 1, Prague 6) and online, Prague, Czech Republic Duration: Oct 16 2025 → Oct 18 2025 Conference number: 15th |
Symposium
| Symposium | XVth Symposium Platonicum Pragense |
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| Country/Territory | Czech Republic |
| City | Prague |
| Period | 10/16/25 → 10/18/25 |
Disciplines
- Philosophy
Organization custom fields
- International conference presentation/presentation abroad
