Philosophical Stages

Directed by James Collins and Corby Kelly

Stanford University, Summer 2005, July 11-30
Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
All sessions, except for the final performance on Saturday, 
July 30, will be held in Wallenberg Hall, Rm. 120.

Welcome to the home page for our pilot summer course, Philosophical Stages, a three week multimedia program for five Bay Area high-school students to develop specific skills of analytical thinking, effective communication, and cooperative learning. Students will cultivate their own natural interests in philosophy through fun, dramatic exercises and organized forays into ancient and modern history. By combining intellectual and dramatic approaches, we will explore exciting ways in which philosophical thought can impact the everyday life of individuals and communities. Under the guidance of two trained philosophers, professional actors and directors, as well as Stanford professors and graduate students, participants will write, direct, and perform an adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone.

Overview, Tuition, and Registration

Our Mission Statement

Philosophical Stages is committed to addressing the need of high school students for independent and effective means of organizing their thoughts and confidently expressing themselves in a way that will prepare them for a university education and beyond. We provide an active, participatory, student-centered learning environment based on action-oriented theatrical exercises which facilitate explorations into ancient and modern philosophy. We believe that a philosophical education can be practical and functional for all students given encouragement, individualized attention, and the appropriate outlets for expression.

An Introduction

Philosophy in Action

Philosophical Performances

Philosophy and Adolescence

Multimedia Outlets

Representative Days

Evaluation of Impact

The Players

Our Play

Comments!!!!

All visitors, participants, and instructors have access to read and write in this forum. Their ideas and evaluations are integrated into the program objectives while Philosophical Stages is in session.

Early Approach

Summer 2005 Evaluations

DIALOGUES ON VIRTUE, Winter Break 2005-06