TOO YOUNG TO KNOW? EPISTEMIC DIGNITY IN CHILDHOOD

A DISCUSSION CO-SPONSORED BY PLATO AND FACILITATED BY DEBI TALUKDAR

How often do we really take children seriously when they tell us what they know?

Children get talked over, doubted, or waved off as "too young to understand" more often than we notice — at school, at home, everywhere in between. This session looks at what it costs both children and adults when children aren't taken seriously as thinkers and people.

Join us for a public philosophy discussion on epistemic injustice and epistemic dignity. We'll use a short reading and a children's book to spark questions and conversation. No background in philosophy needed; just your own memories of being a child, working with or being around children, or raising a young person yourself.

This event is open to the general public. Anyone under 18 is to be accompanied by an adult. RSVP is required. Registered participants will receive a pdf of the reading.

Reading:
To be circulated to participants.

Date: Monday, September 28
Time: 6:00 - 7:15PM
Location: Berkeley Institute (2134 Allston Way, 2nd floor)