for students who want to think and act philosophically...
Directed by James Collins and Corby Kelly
Assisted by Colin Huff, evaluated by Megan Tompkins and Allison Atteberry.
Stanford University, Summer 2006, July 10-29 Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All sessions, except for the final performance on Saturday, July 29, will be held in Wallenberg Hall, Rm. 120.
Welcome to the home page for Philosophical Stages, a three week multimedia program for a dozen Bay Area high-school students to develop specific skills of analytical thinking, effective communication, and cooperative learning. Students will cultivate their own natural interests in philosophy through fun, dramatic exercises and organized forays into ancient and modern history. By combining intellectual and dramatic approaches, we will explore exciting ways in which philosophical thought can impact the everyday life of individuals and communities. Under the guidance of two trained philosophers, professional actors and directors, Stanford professors and graduate students, undergraduate research assistants (from the 'Acting Socratic' seminar), as well as PS alumni, participants will write, direct, and perform adaptations of Aeschylus' Agamemnon and Sophocles' Antigone. Admission is granted through a tuition-free but competitive application process.
Our Mission Statement
Philosophical Stages is committed to addressing the need of high school and early-college students for independent and effective means of organizing their thoughts and confidently expressing themselves in a way that will prepare them for a university education and beyond. We provide an active, participatory, student-centered learning environment based on action-oriented theatrical exercises which facilitate explorations into ancient and modern philosophy. We believe that a philosophical education can be practical and functional for all students given encouragement, individualized attention, and the appropriate outlets for expression.
Please explore our interdisciplinary approach by following the links below. We are currently offering the program by competitive application, tuition-free. If you are interested in learning more about our Summer 2006 program, please send your questions by email or call 650-248-9673 / 415-279-1983.
2006 Philosophical Stages Players
All visitors, participants, and instructors have access to read and write in this forum. Their ideas and evaluations are integrated into the program objectives while Philosophical Stages is in session.
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