Philosophical Dialogue as Field Philosophy

Abstract

In this chapter, we discuss philosophically informed, dialogue-based Toolbox workshops, conducted by the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative (TDI), as an example of field philosophy. After describing the origins of TDI, its mechanics as a research and outreach project, and its philosophical context, we present a case study involving Toolbox workshops designed to support organizational strategic planning. In describing these efforts, we consider the conditions that proved favorable for engaged, successful dialogue as well as those that undermined progress. We also critically discuss the changes made to the Toolbox approach in moving from a research-focused context to a planning-focused context, and we close by considering a few lessons we’ve learned by taking philosophy into the field in the form of the Toolbox approach.

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