Christopher Phillips
| Christopher Phillips | |
|---|---|
 Discussing the Bill of Rights with New Jersey High School students, in 2008. | |
| Born |
July 15, 1959 Newport News, Virginia |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary (B.A.) Montclair State University(M.Ed) Edith Cowan University (Ph.D) |
| Period | 1996–present |
| Subjects | Socratic dialogue, philosophy, democracy, constitution |
| Notable work(s) | Socrates Café |
Christopher Phillips (born July 15, 1959) is an American author. He is best known for his 2001 book "Socrates Café," which as a model and guide has helped form Socrates Café groups around the world.[1] Public Radio International called Phillips the "Johnny Appleseed of Philosophy."[2]
Phillips's latest book "Constitution Café" was published in August 2011.[3]
Early life and education
Phillips read Plato's dialogues when he was 12.[citation needed] [2] After graduating from Menchville High School, he received a BA in Government from the College of William & Mary.[3]
Cafés
Phillips freelanced for national magazines before starting philosophical discussions in cafés, coffeehouses, diners, day care centers, nursing homes, assisted-living residence, churches, hospices and prisons.[4] In his most recent book "Constitution Café," Phillips chronicles his journey across the US facilitating dialogues, with the model from Socrates Cafés, on the Jeffersonian idea of freedom.[5]
Academic career
Phillips—who earned his PhD in Communications, and who has Master’s degrees in the humanities, the natural sciences, and in education—is a 2012 recipient of the Distinguished American Leadership Award, currently is Senior Writing Fellow at University of Pennsylvania, and founder of the nonprofit Democracy Cafe, which is dedicated to achieving deep democracy and which includes advisory board members Cornel West and Lawrence Lessig. Phillips has also taught at the graduate program Media, Culture and Communication at New York University.[6]
Published works
Books
The books published by Phillips are (the ISBNs refer to paperback editions, where available):
- "Constitution Cafe" (ISBN 978-0-393-06480-3) (2011)
- "Socrates In Love" (ISBN 978-0393330670) (2007)
- "Six Questions of Socrates" (ISBN 978-0393326796) (2004)
- "Socrates Café" (ISBN 978-0393322989) (2001)
Children's book:
- "Ceci Ann's Day of Why" (ISBN 978-1582461717) (2006)
- "The Philosophers' Club" (ISBN 978-1582460390) (2004)
Papers
Phillips wrote, among many others, the following papers:
- ""Coalition"" M/C Journal, Vol. 13, No. 6 (2010)
See also
- Socrates Café
- Socratic dialogue
- Walter Kaufmann
- Matthew Lipman
- Justus Buchler
References
- ↑ Find the deeper meaning at 'Socrates Cafe' / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vasilopoulos, Vicki (June 13, 2004). "IN PERSON; Socrates' New Disciple". The New York Times.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Williamsburg man challenges people to think about the Constitution - dailypress.com
- ↑ Phillips, Christopher Socrates Café New York: W.W. Norton, 2001, pp. 5.
- ↑ Phillips, Christopher Constitution Café New York: W.W. Norton, 2011, pp. 11.
- ↑ Phillips, Christopher. "Home".
NPR features
- NPR Weekend Edition Saturday December 10, 2011 rewriting the Constitution
- NPR Weekend Edition Saturday February 21, 2004 Socrates Cafe
- NPR All Thing Considered August 13, 2004 Safety and Democracy
External links
- Los Angeles Times feature "He Has a Few Questions for You" by Reed Johnson
- Time Magazine feature "All the Right Questions" by Anita Hamilton
- ChristopherPhillips.com official website
- ConstitutionCafe.com official website
- Socrates Café official website
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