Using literature to reflect on the world : analysis of philosophic reading of the works at the primary school
Since the 1960’s, a new vision defined the child as a subject deserving of having words and thoughts, which promoted the development of a literature aimed at youth and the development of practices with philosophic aims. The article uses the conclusions of a research developed during three years with the same pupils of a French primary school. We shall show how the reading of narratives effectively allows young children to begin early experiences in philosophy. We shall analyze a session by detailing the processes of mediation which allow pupils to reach a philosophic reading of a children’s book.