| Philosophy in Schools Contributor(s): Hand, Michael (Editor), Winstanley, Carrie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441102655 ISBN-13: 9781441102652 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2009 Annotation: a collection of original philosophical essays that together make a robust case for the teaching of philosophy in schools. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects - Education | Research |
| Dewey: 107.1 |
| Series: Continuum Studies in Research in Education |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.61 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Philosophy in Schools is a collection of original philosophical essays that together make a robust case for the teaching of philosophy in schools. Leading philosophers of education explode the myth that philosophy is somehow too difficult or abstract for children and set out a series of compelling arguments for its inclusion in the school curriculum. Key themes addressed include:- the role of philosophy in teaching controversial issues - the epistemological basis of critical thinking - the practice of conceptual analysis - philosophical thinking in moral and religious education - the idea of philosophical intelligence - philosophical themes in children's literature - philosophy and the adolescent's search for meaning - the connection between philosophy and wisdom |