Raising Thinkers: Dr. Jana Mohr Lone on Helping Children Explore Life’s Big Questions

Dr. Jana Mohr Lone, executive director of the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO), joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to share her lifelong mission of helping children explore life’s biggest questions through philosophy. Trained as both an attorney and a philosopher, Jana discovered early on—as a graduate student and mother—that children naturally ask profound questions about bravery, friendship, death, and purpose. Her work now empowers young people to reason thoughtfully, listen deeply, and engage in meaningful dialogue, whether in classrooms, ethics bowls, or community programs across the country. Based in Camden, she collaborates with Maine schools and the University of Maine, as well as schools and educators across the country and internationally, to bring philosophy and ethics to students of all ages. With a passion for nurturing curiosity and honoring children’s voices, Jana offers a compelling vision for how philosophical inquiry can strengthen communities and inspire lifelong reflection.

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