Philosophicons

Philosophicons is an educational tool which can be used to visualize the argumentative structure of philosophical texts. It is aimed specifically at high school philosophy education.

Each form represents a textual element. For example, a proposition is represented by a white hexagonal plateau. Smaller objects can be placed on top of this plateau to define its characteristics, i.e. whether the proposition is implicit or explicit.

Concept and design in collaboration with Quinten Swagerman and client Floris Venema (philosophy teacher). 3D Printing by Shapeways.