Summary:
Since antiquity it has been held that philosophy is a route to well-being, now modern researchers are claiming that philosophy for children can have an impact on both personal and environmental factors that lead to depression, and in some cases, suicide. However, judging by the curricula of Australian schools, these claims are not widely believed at present. In this article, Tim Sprod, makes a case that philosophising at school would assist in the building of persons who see life as worth living.

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