4
per class
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What Does a Philosopher Do? (Ages 8-13)

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 8-13
Live One-Time Class
Get to know a real-life philosopher, and find out why philosophy matters.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(12 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-8 learners per class
15 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
15 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
This short one-time class is your opportunity to get to know a philosopher. I will tell some stories about my background and career and allow some time for any questions. Topics will include:

- What philosophy is and what a career as a philosopher looks like
- The kinds of questions philosophers ask
- Some key topics in different areas of philosophy
- How philosophy is related to real life
- What you can learn from my other Outschool classes

No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Anyone can take this class.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

4.9
12reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from University of California, San Diego
I have a PhD in philosophy from University of California San Diego, and I have worked as a philosophy professor at various colleges and universities. 

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