Carlos asked:

I'm finishing my graduation in Philosophy and I have an opportunity to teach philosophy to a group of
teenager students with poor backgrounds who live precariously in "favelas" (a sort of shantytown
dwelling place). I guess this course should emphasize vivid experiences rather than
conceptualization. Anyway, I'm confused about how to approach this and I would like to have your
suggestions.

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There was (and I believe still is) a program involving teaching philosophy to prisoners, sponsored by
the University of Chicago. In general, my advice to you for finding philosophy sources and directions
in your situation would be something like that program. There are also societies which teach therapy
based on philosophy: philosophical counseling. Try the ASPCP: American Society for Philosophical
Counseling and Psychotherapy, at http://www.aspcp.org/. Also, American Philosophical Practitioners
Association, at http://www.appa.edu/and Café Philosophy, at
http://www.philosophy-shop.com/cafeinfo.html.

Steven Ravett Brown