Philosophy in Schools

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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