{"id":19371,"date":"2023-04-22T04:39:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T11:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/?page_id=19371"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:46:50","slug":"high-school-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/high-school-students\/","title":{"rendered":"High School Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\n\t#programs {\n\t\tpadding: 0px 0 50px;\n\t\twidth: 1600px;\n\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\tmargin: 0 auto;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\tjustify-content: center;\n\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\tmargin: 40px auto 50px;\n\t\tpadding-bottom: 20px;\n\t\tborder-bottom: 5px solid var(--deep-sea);\n\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\tflex-wrap: wrap;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar button {\n\t\tpadding: 10px 20px;\n\t\tmargin: 5px;\t\n\t\tfont-size:16px;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar .program-filter.selected button {\n\t\tbackground: var(--deep-sea);\n\t\tcolor: white;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-flex {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\talign-items: flex-start;\t\n\t}\n\t.program {\n\t\twidth: 100%;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-main {\n\t\twidth: 70%;\t\n\t}\n\tbutton.qgiv-load-modal {\n\t\twidth: 100% !important;\n\t\tmargin-top: 0 !important;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-sidebar {\n\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\tmargin-left: auto;\t\n\t\tpadding: 30px 30px 0;\n\t\tbackground: var(--deep-sea);\n\t\tcolor: white;\n\t\tborder: 3px solid var(--steel-blue);\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px; 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}\ninput::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { font-size: 18px; color: var(--deep-sea) !important; opacity: .6;}\n\t@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.program-flex { display: block; }\n\t\t.program-main { width: 100%; }\n\t\t.program-sidebar { width: 100%; margin-top: 30px; }\n\t\t.program-title h4, .program-main-title h4 { font-size: 26px; text-align: center;\t}\n\t}\n\t@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.image-flex {\n\t\t\tdisplay:block;\t\t\n\t\t}\t\n\t\t.image-flex .program-image {\n\t\t\tmargin: 10px 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\t\t\n\t\t}\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<section id=\"programs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"program-filter-bar\"><div class=\"program-filter selected\" data-key=\"0\" data-program=\"online-philosophy-classes\"><button>Online Philosophy Classes<\/button><\/div><div class=\"program-filter \" data-key=\"1\" data-program=\"national-high-school-programs\"><button>National High School Programs<\/button><\/div><div class=\"program-filter \" data-key=\"2\" data-program=\"philosophy-course-syllabi\"><button>Philosophy Course Syllabi<\/button><\/div><div class=\"program-filter \" data-key=\"3\" data-program=\"books-and-other-resources-for-students\"><button>Books and Other Resources for Students<\/button><\/div><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"program-flex\"><div class=\"program \" data-key=\"0\" data-program=\"online-philosophy-classes\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Online Philosophy Classes<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-charlotte-may-5965541.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4144223.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4144144.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4143800.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">General Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p>PLATO is offering online philosophy classes for high school students each quarter in the 2025-26 school year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Topics:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>Fall 2025:<\/strong> Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics in Everyday Life<br \/><strong>Winter 2026:<\/strong> Life, Mind, and Meaning Across Philosophies<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><strong>Spring 2026:<\/strong> Philosophy Through Stories, Worlds, and Games<\/p>\n<p>Each class will meet weekly for six weeks on Zoom. We welcome students from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the class, students who have completed the class will be provided with Certificates of Achievement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <strong>Dr. Jordan Sherry-Wagner<\/strong> will be teaching all of the 2025-26 online high school classes. Jordan is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Washington who became involved in K-12 philosophy education as a Graduate Student Fellow with the Center for Philosophy for Children (now PLATO) from 2017-2019, during which he earned a Certificate of Mastery. Jordan has led philosophy sessions in a wide range of educational contexts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Free Midwinter Sessions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special free series of philosophy classes is being offered by PLATO Graduate\/Undergraduate Consortium member Grey Peters, an undergraduate at the University of Virginia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find more information about these sessions and how to register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/free-midwinter-sessions\/\">on this webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Class Descriptions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fall 2025: <b>Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics in Everyday Life <\/b><\/strong><br \/>Wednesdays &ndash; October 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5 and 12<br \/>All classes 4:30-5:45 pm Pacific Time<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philosophy starts with questions about how we live and what matters. In this class, we&rsquo;ll explore core ideas in ethics while asking big questions like: What makes something right or wrong? Who decides? How should we live together in a complex and unequal world? We&rsquo;ll connect these ideas to real-world issues&mdash;such as climate change, technology, inequality, and justice&mdash;and reflect on how moral decisions shape our daily lives. Through discussion and collaborative inquiry, we&rsquo;ll focus on thinking clearly, asking better questions, and making sense of ethical challenges we face now and in the future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter 2026: Life, Mind, and Meaning Across Philosophies<br \/><\/strong>Wednesdays &ndash; January 28 and February 4, 11, 25 and March 4 and 11 (no class February 18)<br \/>All classes 4:30-5:45pm Pacific Time<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does it mean to be alive, to think, or to be conscious? In this class, we&rsquo;ll explore how different philosophical traditions&mdash;from African and Indigenous worldviews to Indian, Islamic, and East Asian thought&mdash;grapple with questions about life, intelligence, and what it means to be human. We&rsquo;ll also look at how new developments in science and artificial intelligence challenge and expand these ideas. Can machines think or feel? Is consciousness only biological? What responsibilities do we have to other forms of life, human or not? Through global perspectives and present-day dilemmas, we&rsquo;ll explore how different ways of knowing help shape our understanding of mind, meaning, and the living world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spring 2026: Philosophy Through Stories, Worlds, and Games<\/strong><br \/>Wednesdays &ndash; April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, and 20<br \/>All classes 4:30-5:45pm Pacific Time<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can imagined worlds teach us about the real one? In this class, we&rsquo;ll explore big philosophical questions&mdash;about identity, morality, technology, and reality&mdash;through stories in film, fiction, sci-fi, and games. Whether it&rsquo;s <em>The Matrix<\/em>, <em>Black Mirror<\/em>, <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons<\/em>, or <em>The Last of Us<\/em>, we&rsquo;ll ask how stories shape our thinking about free will, justice, consciousness, and what it means to be human. We&rsquo;ll also look at how games and narratives create ethical systems, simulate societies, and make space for deep reflection on choice and consequence. Along the way, we&rsquo;ll explore whether life itself might be a kind of game&mdash;and what that means for how we play it.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Class Structure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p class=\"western\">These classes will be interactive and collaborative, requiring attention and participation of all students. Students should have their cameras on during class, as visual presence both enhances a sense of community and increases accessibility for all participants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Barring unforeseen circumstances and illness, we expect students to attend all six sessions in the series. Consistent attendance is important for building community and deepening our discussions over the weeks we meet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Philosophical conversations involve topics about which reasonable people can disagree. All participants are expected to arrive prepared to listen carefully, thoughtfully engage with others&rsquo; ideas, and bravely share their own thoughts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Session facilitators will ensure we maintain a respectful and intellectually safe community of inquiry. Students will experience the joys of thinking together about the ethical and other philosophical questions on our minds.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Registration &amp; Payment<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p>The cost for a six-week class is $100 for non-members, or $75 for PLATO members (become a member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/individual-donate\/\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Please use the form to the right (or below on mobile) to register for the fall, winter, and\/or spring classes.<\/p>\n<p>Please register and make payment by&nbsp;the following deadlines:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fall Class: Registration is now closed<br \/><\/strong><strong>Winter Class: Registration is now closed<br \/><\/strong><strong>Spring Class:<\/strong> <strong>Registration is now closed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: Registration is not complete until payment is made. <em>No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.<br \/><\/em><\/strong><strong><br \/>PLATO offers generous financial assistance for students. If you require a full or partial scholarship,<\/strong> please send an email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/a> <strong>before you register <\/strong>and indicate your reason(s) for the request and the extent of financial assistance you need.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"1\" data-program=\"national-high-school-programs\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>National High School Programs<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-rfstudio-3059654.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419169.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-yan-krukau-8199667.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/schoolchildren-in-high-school-class-SBI-301057590.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">General Programs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p>PLATO is committed to fostering the growth of philosophy in high schools around the US, including supporting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High school philosophy teachers interested in visiting other classrooms to lead philosophy sessions<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>High school philosophy clubs, in-person or virtual, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/philosophy-clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stipends<\/a> for Philosophy Clubs<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Annual Philosophy Days<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Student-organized philosophy conferences<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Virtual speakers for high school classes on philosophy topics that align with classroom units<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>Virtual speakers for philosophy clubs<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li>And other initiatives designed to bring more philosophy and ethics programs into high schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Philosopher-in-Residence Program.&nbsp;<\/strong>PLATO&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/philosopher-in-residence-program\/\">Philosopher-in-Residence Program<\/a> brings trained instructors in philosophy and ethics into K-12 schools and community organizations to inspire high-quality, civil discussions about life&rsquo;s larger questions. There is no charge for this program to public schools or nonprofit organizations. <br \/>If you are interested in bringing the Philosopher-in-Residence Program to your school or district, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\"><span class=\"s5\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Philosophy Sessions. <\/strong>We are also developing a model for bringing virtual philosophy instructors into high school classrooms, with the support of the classroom teacher. Under this model, PLATO philosophy instructors, appearing virtually, lead one or more sessions on ethics or philosophical questions that arise in the high school curriculum. These sessions are structured to reveal deep questions about the discipline and to further engage students with the material. No experience with philosophy required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>For example, sessions might focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The nature of knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Justice and fairness<\/li>\n<li>The meaning of infinity<\/li>\n<li>Climate Justice<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between facts and values<\/li>\n<li>The aims of science<\/li>\n<li>Animal ethics<\/li>\n<li>The nature of law<\/li>\n<li>and any other topic that aligns with a classroom unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Ethics Case Writing Project<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<div>\n<p>PLATO&rsquo;s online, open-access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/ethics-case-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethics Case Library<\/a> contains case studies written by middle school and high school students. The cases, about ethical dilemmas relevant to young students, can be used in classrooms and other ethics forms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Any high school student from the US and around the world can help build the library by submitting a case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Accepted cases are published on PLATO&rsquo;s website, with credit to the writers. Writers of accepted cases will also receive a one-year PLATO membership.<\/p>\n<p>All published cases become the property of PLATO.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/ethics-case-writing-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">case writing project page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p><strong>For more information, <\/strong>contact us at<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"2\" data-program=\"philosophy-course-syllabi\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Philosophy Course Syllabi<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-2-1.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-1-1.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-13.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-8.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Course Syllabi<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<div>The following are philosophy course syllabi from high school teachers around the country. We hope these resources are helpful to teachers interested in developing high school philosophy courses.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AP-Language-and-Composition-Scott-MacLeod-San-Marin-High-School-Novato-California.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AP Language and Composition<\/strong><\/a><br \/>Teacher: Scott MacLeod<br \/>Location: San Marin High School, Novato, California<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Environmental-Ethics-Alejandro-Marx-High-School-for-Environmental-Studies-New-York-New-York.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Ethics<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Teacher: Alejandro Marx<br \/>Location: High School for Environmental Studies, New York, New York<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ethics-of-Embodiment-Stephen-Miller-Oakwood-Friends-School-Poughkeepsie-New-York.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethics of Embodiment<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Teacher: Stephen Miller<br \/>Location: Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, New York<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Existentialism-Stephen-Miller-Oakwood-Friends-School-Poughkeepsie-New-York.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Existentialism<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Teacher: Stephen Miller<br \/>Location: Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, New York<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Introduction-to-Moral-Philosophy-Across-the-Disciplines-Stephen-Miller-Oakwood-Friends-School-Poughkeepsie-New-York.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to Moral Philsophy Across the Disciplines<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Teacher: Stephen Miller<br \/>Location: Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, New York<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Introduction-to-Philosophy-Steven-Goldberg-Oak-Park-River-Forest-High-School-Oak-Park-Illinois.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to Philosophy<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Teacher: Steven Goldberg<br \/>Location: Oak Park River Forest High School, Oak Park, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/serrahs.com\/buckels\/philosophy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Introduction to Philosophy<\/strong><\/a><br \/>Teacher: Dr. Christopher Buckels<br \/>Location: Jun&iacute;pero Serra High School, San Mateo, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Literature-and-Philosophy-Laurie-Grady-Haverford-Senior-High-School-Haverton-Pennsylvania.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Literature and Philosophy<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Teacher: Laurie Grady<br \/>Location: Haverford Senior High School, Haverton, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nature-of-Knowledge-Allison-Cohen-Langley-High-School-Langley-Virginia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature of Knowledge<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Teacher: Allison Cohen<br \/>Location: Langley High School, Langley, Virginia<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Philosophy-Honors-Christopher-Freiler-with-the-help-of-Steven-Goldberg-Hinsdale-Central-High-School-Hinsdale-Illinois.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philosophy Honors<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Teacher: Christopher Freiler (with the help of Steven Goldberg)<br \/>Location: Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Philosophy-of-Religion-Stephen-Miller-Oakwood-Friends-School-Poughkeepsie-New-York.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philsophy of Religion<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Teacher: Stephen Miller<br \/>Location: Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, New York<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"3\" data-program=\"books-and-other-resources-for-students\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Books and Other Resources for Students<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-1-2.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-1-3.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-michael-burrows-7128952.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-10.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Books<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Below are some book recommendations for high school students interested in philosophy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<em> Universe and Dr. Einstein,<\/em> by Lincoln Barnett\u2028<br \/><em>Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous,<\/em> by George Berkeley\u2028<br \/><em>Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life,<\/em> by Sissela Bok\u2028<br \/><em>Borges and I,<\/em> by Jorge Luis Borges<br \/><em>The Stranger,<\/em> by Albert Camus\u2028<br \/><em>Meditations on First Philosophy, <\/em>by Descartes\u2028<br \/>Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson<br \/><em>Pedagogy of the Oppressed<\/em> by Paulo Freire<br \/><em>Sophie&#8217;s World, <\/em>by Jostein Gaarder<em><br \/>The Mind&#8217;s I, <\/em>composed and arranged by Douglas R. Hofstadter and Daniel C. Dennett\u2028<br \/><em>The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas <\/em>by Ursula K. LeGuin<em><br \/>A Sand County Almanac, <\/em>by Aldo Leopold\u2028<br \/><em>What Does It All Mean?, <\/em>by Thomas Nagel\u2028<br \/><em>Beyond Good and Evil<\/em> by Friedrich Nietzsche <br \/><em>The Examined Life,<\/em> by Robert Nozick\u2028<br \/><em>Sex and Social Justice, <\/em>by Martha Nussbaum<em><br \/>Very Short Introduction Series <\/em>by Oxford University Press<em><br \/>A Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality,<\/em> by John Perry\u2028<br \/><em>The Republic,<\/em> by Plato\u2028<br \/><em>A Theory of Justice, <\/em>by John Rawls\u2028<br \/><em>Emile<\/em> by Jean-Jacques Rousseau<br \/><em>The Problems of Philosophy<\/em> by Bertrand Russell<br \/><em>Justice: What&rsquo;s the Right Thing to Do? <\/em>Michael Sandel<em><br \/>Nausea,<\/em> by John-Paul Sartre\u2028<br \/><em>No Exit, <\/em>by Jean-Paul Sartre\u2028<br \/><em>Walden, <\/em>by Henry David Thoreau<br \/><em>Meaning in Life and Why It Matters <\/em>by Susan Wolf<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 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