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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465624503321

Titolo

Philosophy in schools : an introduction for philosophers and teachers / / edited by Sara Goering, Nicholas J. Shudak, and Thomas E. Wartenberg

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

0-203-08265-6

1-299-27896-5

1-136-18033-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (327 p.)

Collana

Routledge studies in contemporary philosophy ; ; 47

Altri autori (Persone)

GoeringSara

ShudakNicholas J. <1975->

WartenbergThomas E

Disciplina

107.1

Soggetti

Philosophy - Study and teaching

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Models for getting philosophy to young people -- pt. 2. Ideas for bringing philosophy into the K-8 classroom -- pt. 3. Ideas for philosophy at the high school level -- pt. 4. Strategies for assessment.

Sommario/riassunto

All of us ponder the big and enduring human questions-Who am I? Am I free? What should I do? What is good? Is there justice? Is life meaningful?-but this kind of philosophical interrogation is rarely carefully explored or even taken seriously in most primary and secondary school settings. However, introducing philosophy to young people well before they get to college can help to develop and deepen critical and creative thinking, foster social and behavioral skills, and increase philosophical awareness. Philosophy in Schools: An Introduction Philosophers and Teachers i