BIJAK Institute of Philosophy Indonesia (BIPI) is an independent nonprofit organisation based in Indonesia and operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
BIJAK stands for Bringing Improved Judgement, Awareness and Knowledge. Our motto is Better Reasoning, Better Life.
BIJAK’s mission is to empower children, youth and adults – especially the underprivileged and underserved – with
practical philosophical skills that improve their reasoning. This enables them to make better decisions and choices that improve their life and future prospects in the Digital Age.
We train participants to apply logical reasoning, critical thinking and conceptual analysis to everyday life issues
to gain a better understanding of themselves, others and the world around them.
After joining our programs, participants show improved listening, critical thinking and decision-making abilities, besides a higher level of empathy, resilience and leadership.
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Bagaimana membangun generasi masa depan yang tangguh? Apa yang dilakukan oleh pengajar, guru dan para orang tua untuk membangun karakter anak yang tidak hanya pintar secara akademis tapi juga mampu menghadapi tantangan hidup?
in face of the great challenges of the contemporary world.
ABOUT US
our mission
Our mission is to empower children, youth and adults – especially the underprivileged and underserved – with the skills they need to develop their judgement, awareness and knowledge in order to improve their life and future prospects in the Digital Age.
our vision
Our vision is that of a world where everyone is empowered through a philosophical education to maximise their potential and live a flourishing life in an open, inclusive, tolerant and multicultural society.
our aim
Our aim is to train children, youth and adults, especially the underprivileged and underserved, in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region, to improve their reasoning so that they can have a better life and a better future, and help others do the same.
It is dependent upon enlightened instruction, upon rigorously putting concepts and ideas into perspective.
our method
Step 1: We Choose a Stimulus
We choose a stimulus to start the philosophy session. This can be a story, a picture, a video clip, a film or even an idea with a specific theme.
Step 2: We Share Our Opinions
A Bijak facilitator leads the philosophy session, creating a comfortable environment where all opinions are valued, and each and every participant is encouraged to share their thoughts. The facilitator asks and reformulates the questions, and also clarifies, connects, extends and summaries the replies.
Step 3: We Engage in a Critical Dialogue
Using logical reasoning, critical thinking and conceptual analysis, participants explore the issue in depth. They put forth arguments and counter arguments, provide examples, construct criteria and build on each other’s ideas.
Step 4: We Improve Our Knowledge & Understanding
After conducting a Critical, Collaborative, Creative and Compassionate analysis, participants improve their knowledge and gain a better understanding of the theme under discussion.
the 7 benefits of our programs
Better problem-solving ability
Better decision-making capability
Better discernment
Improved confidence
Increased resilience
Higher EQ
Higher IQ
TEAM
NAGEEB GOUNJARIA
learning & development director
anggita dini
executive director
Dr shabbir akhtar
expert consultant
our programs
School
Kindergarten
Primary
Secondary
Homeschooling
University
Private
Public
Open
Institute
Community
Cafe
Library
Youth Communities
Parent Network
Leadership
Businesses
Government
Institutions
Organisations
PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN (P4C)
BIJAK provides Philosophy for Children (P4C) in Indonesia and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Philosophy for Children (P4C) is a method of teaching schoolchildren philosophical skills (logical reasoning,
critical thinking and conceptual analysis) rather than philosophy texts such as Plato or Aristotle.
A P4C session is led by a teacher who instructs, guides and engages students to participate actively.
The starting point (stimulus) for discussion can be a story, a picture, a video clip, a film or even an idea.
Common themes include friendship, identity, justice, beauty, truth, knowledge and environmental ethics,
among others.
Students sit in a circle and take turns to ask questions and express their opinions.
They put forth arguments and counter arguments, provide examples, construct criteria
and build on each other’s ideas.
The aim is to develop knowledge and gain a better understanding of the topic under discussion.
independent judgement, communicating technical knowledge and self-discipline.'
