Philosophy Behind Bars

<p>Long-term prisoners need to be given the space to reflect and grow. This ground-breaking study found that engaging prisoners in philosophy education enabled them to think about some of the 'big' questions in life and as a result to see themselves and others differently.</p><p><br></p><p>Using the prisoners' own words Szifris shows the importance of this type of education for growth and development. She demonstrates how the philosophical dialogue led to a form of community which provided a space for self-reflection pro-social interaction and communal exploration of ideas which could have long-term positive consequences.</p><p><br></p>