How can children learn to discuss, think and reason in a rational way? A discussion of the dynamics and language of a classroom operating as a community of inquiry in the making of meaning. Practical issues cover implementation in the classroom and school, and topics for ethical inquiry, such as friendship, sexuality, peace, discrimination, health and the environment. With bibliography. Dr Splitter directs the Centre of Philosophy for Children within the ACER, and Dr Sharp is an American philosopher in the same field.