Introduction to Philosophy for the New Generation by Dr.San Tun

Our guest speaker is Dr. San Tun, a retired Professor of Philosophy. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served at various universities in Myanmar, including Yangon, Dagon, Pyay, Taunggyi, and Sittwe universities. Dr. San Tun is an internationally recognized scholar who has served as a Research Fellow at Kyoto University and Ryukoku University in Japan, and as an Open Society Research Fellow at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. He is a prolific author who has published numerous books and essays on philosophy, including the following notable works: • Ko Yin Tae Ka Shu Myaw Khin (Landscape within my Heart) (2005) • Ko Si Ko Yay Tae Sar Nae Dhamma Sar Su Myar (Letters and Philosophical Essays) (2013) • Saya Nanda Thein Zan Si Tho Dhamma (Philosophy to Saya Nanda Thein Zan) (2014) • Kalaw Amon Poetry (2014) • Ko Yin Tae Ka Gita (Music within my Heart) (2015) • A Principle of Myanmar Philosophical Thought (2017) • Easy-to-Learn Philosophy (2020) Hello, teachers and educators! As part of COPE’s ongoing professional development series, we are honored to invite you to an insightful webinar: “An Introduction to Philosophy for the Next Generation: Learning Philosophy to See Clearly.” 🙏 Education goes beyond mere rote memorization; it is about cultivating critical thinking and intellectual clarity. In this session, we are privileged to host a renowned philosopher who will discuss why philosophy is essential for empowering the next generation of learners. What participants will explore: ✅ An introduction to philosophy and its significance for today’s youth. ✅ How to foster "critical thinking" to help students "see clearly" in their learning journey. ✅Incorporating philosophical perspectives into teaching methods to promote mature and thoughtful analysis.