21st Century Philosophers

Enter the unique minds' of the 21st Century Philosophers. From the perspective of young, urban teenagers, they craft reflective opinions using philosophical enquiry. Check out their insights in response to a range of stimuli: from youth knife crime to baroque music. The Door to Mystery and Inspiration: Is it possible to unlock a door to mystery and inspiration? The urban thinkers explore their own theories in response to listening to Antonio Vivaldi's 'Flute Concerto in G Minor'. Emotional Scars "Can the waves and the wind heal emotional scars?" is asked by 13-year-old 'Fearless Philosopher', Kwaku in response to soaking in the Thames tidal estuary. This equiry was held at the first ever 'philosophy residential', based at Fairplay House and on the Barge Haybay in Maldon, Essex. Some of the video footage included was shot by the 21st Century Philosophers. Youth Knife Crime "What would you do if someone was three metres away from you and they were going to stab you?" "If you carry a sharp knife, does it make your mind sharper?" -Some of the questions asked by the hooded philosophers in response to news reports about youth knife crime in the UK. Ethiopia / UK: International Enquiry "Why do people want what other people have?" is asked by 13-year-old 'Progressive Philosopher', Nathaniel who also co-facilitates this piece. His question is asked in response to the riddle 'Who Am I' (author unknown). Cross-continental enquiry is held between the UK based 21st Century Philosophers and child philosophers living in the impoverished, yet inspiring town of Shiro-Meda in Ethiopia. (Find out more about the children in Ethiopia here). Stimulus Planet Earth 21CP Who are the 21st Century Philosophers? Be inspired: The Different Sides of Life "Can music, like some people be two sided?" is asked by 13-year-old 'Proficient Philosopher', Maria on hearing 'The Water Music' composed by George Frederic Handel. The Meaning of Life "Some people, they want something to think about, something which makes life have meaning" expresses14-year-old 'Profound Philosopher' Steve when listening to 'Cavalleria Rusticana' by WIlliam Orbit. Stimulus: you have the power.	mm