Wisdom’s Edge Foundation is a non-profit group that “brings philosophy to the sides of society.”
Developed and run by Sophia Stone, affiliate professor of philosophy at Lynn College, Knowledge’s Edge has, over the previous a number of years, supplied quite a lot of philosophical alternatives to individuals who don’t have entry to school philosophy programs, providing packages free of charge or at a decreased price.
In 2023, these packages included:
- In-person philosophy programs for Burckle Place, a ladies’s transition dwelling from homelessness and incarceration
- Marvel! – a kids’s on-line philosophy dialogue group, ages 7 to 11 (17 kids)
- Philosophy in Nature packages in Spring and Fall, during which Dr. Stone teaches philosophy and nature journaling to contributors in an outside and pure setting.
- Two studying circles — one on Arithmetic & Philosophy and the opposite on Lucretius
- Two on-line artwork & philosophy discussions (on Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso)
- Two six-week philosophy packages for kids and fogeys
- Subsidizing the educating of philosophy programs to retirees on restricted earnings.
Amongst its new tasks for 2024 is partnering with The Second Chance Initiative, a non-profit group in South Florida that offers life abilities, job coaching and employment to ladies in restoration who’ve served time in jail to supply philosophy programs to the ladies it helps and its employees.
It’s tough operating a fledgling philosophy non-profit. Knowledge’s Edge has obtained some small municipal grants and a few funding from colleges, however might actually profit from your help. Please take a second to go here and make a donation. Any small donation will make a distinction and shall be appreciated.
You’ll be able to study extra about Knowledge’s Edge here.
[Disclosure: I’m on the Board of Wisdom’s Edge.]
