About Us

Philosophy For Youth is a registered Ontario not-for-profit organization promoting the lifelong learning of philosophy in youth.

We believe that the skills developed by engaging with philosophy are beneficial for youth of all interests and talents. By fostering critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, we aim to help keep their minds open and sharp.

Meet the Team

  • Victor Chung

    Victor is a Race, Ethics, and Power Project Fellow at the University of Toronto Centre for Ethics. His research interests include political philosophy and the metaphysics of time. He has presented his research at various academic conferences, including at the University of London (UK), KU Leuven (Belgium), and the American Philosophical Association.

  • Fallon Taylor-Kanary

    Fallon recently graduated from the University of Toronto, receiving her Honours Bachelor of Arts as a philosophy specialist. She is interested in learning how philosophy may be made more accessible to general audiences and is passionate about the value of such pursuits. Fallon was first introduced to philosophy toward the end of her high school education and plans to continue her studies in graduate school. Her research interests include social and political philosophy, particularly feminist philosophy, with a current emphasis on ethics and theories of well-being.

  • Coye Zhou

    Coye studies at the University of Waterloo, where she is working towards a co-op degree in philosophy. Prior to university, exposure to philosophy gave her the chance to develop many skills that she continues to practise every day: reading carefully, writing clearly, and analyzing issues from multiple perspectives. She is passionate about teaching and helping others benefit from learning philosophy the way she did. Her favourite philosophy topics include art, language, and justice.