Dialogues with a Little Thinker

🧠 Dialogues with a Little Thinker: Talking with Children about Metaphysical Problems of Reality

Unlock the curiosity and wonder in children as they grapple with the big questions of existence! Join course instructor, Eugene Subbotsky, on an enlightening journey where you'll learn how to inspire deep thinking in young minds. This isn't just about answering questions; it's about posing the right metaphysical ones that challenge and engage children on a profound level.

Course Highlights:

• Engage Children's Minds: Learn strategies to ask thought-provoking, open-ended questions that stimulate a child's natural creative thinking.
• Metaphysical Exploration: Dive into discussions about reality, existence, and the nature of the world with no definitive answers – perfect for sparking curiosity!
• Real-World Examples: Draw inspiration from Eugene Subbotsky's interactions with children in Russia and the UK, whose insights were both thoughtful and insightful.
• Practice at Your Own Pace: Each lecture serves as a standalone exercise, allowing you to incorporate these discussions into your daily life or delve deeper for a more comprehensive understanding.
• Comparative Analysis: Challenge your own children (or the children you work with) to these questions and explore the commonalities and differences in their perspectives.

Course Structure:

• Introductory Lecture: Sets the stage for metaphysical discussions with children.
• Section 1: Dialogues about the World (5 lectures): Explore complex ideas such as the concept of time, space, and the universe through a child's perspective.
• Section 2: Dialogues about a Human Being (9 lectures): Delve into conversations about identity, emotions, and consciousness in a way that resonates with children.
• Rich Media Content: Each lecture includes author's texts, thought-provoking videos from Eugene Subbotsky, engaging animated graphs, and beautiful pictures to bring abstract concepts to life.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for:

• Educators and Social Scientists: Deepen your understanding of child development and education strategies.
• Psychologists and Philosophers: Expand your research into cognitive development and philosophical inquiry.
• Writers for Children and Artists: Gain inspiration for creating content that encourages children to think deeply about the world around them.
• Curious Minds Everywhere: If you're simply intrigued by how children reason and think, this course will provide valuable insights.

Embark on this intellectual adventure and witness the blooming of young minds as they tackle the profound questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries. Enroll now to start a dialogue that could transform the way we understand and interact with the next generation's thinkers! 🌟