Starting a Philosophy Club : PLATO: Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization

Starting a Philosophy Club

Are you and your students interested in starting up or developing a Philosophy Club?

Students from elementary through high school can enjoy the opportunity to discuss important issues with one another under the leadership of a teacher or other interested adult.

The Philosophy Club Start up Kit offers suggestions for organizing a rewarding experience for all participants: PHI-club-pages.pdf

Committee on Pre-College Instruction in Philosophy

The committee of the American Philosophical Association devoted to enhancing and developing pre-college philosophy in the United States.

American Philosophical Association

The American Philosophical Association was founded in 1900 to “encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy.” It is one of the largest philosophical associations in the world with over 11,000 members to whom it offers an array of services.

Squire Family Foundation

Working with philosophers and educators to ensure that all students in American secondary schools have an opportunity to study philosophy.