This week’s stimulus comes from Goldenballs, a popular British gameshow from the noughties. The format was simple: two contestants spend much of the episode building a cash prize pot, before a nailbiting finale in which they have to secretly choose whether to “Split” or to “Steal” the fund. If both Split, they each take away half. […]
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Continuing our theme of opposites from last week, here’s a session based on a Philosophy Explorers online session for 6-8 year olds that will work with older children. plus some questions about whether truth emerges from conflict. Before that, an announcement… Save the Day – November 17th P4C with The Philosophy Man – £100 +
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“Can you settle a debate for us… what’s the opposite of an apple?” asked Katie and Ben, two of my friends, in a voicenote last week. “And don’t give us more philosophical questions!” they added. I had to disappoint them. The questions in my reply to their brilliant provocation form the inspiration for this week’s bulletin on opposite
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