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Philosophy in Schools: Continuum Studies in Research in Education

Editat de Professor Michael Hand, Dr Carrie Winstanley
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 iul 2009
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
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781441102652
ISBN-10: 1441102655
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.28 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Continuum
Seria Continuum Studies in Research in Education

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Provides the basis for a compelling international argument on the importance of philosophy in student development and learning along with key reasons for adding it to the school curriculum.

Notă biografică

Michael Hand is Professor of Philosophy of Education at the University of Birmingham, UK.Carrie Winstanley is Principal Lecturer in Education at Roehampton University, UK.

Cuprins

Foreword A.C. GraylingIntroductionMichael Hand and Carrie WinstanleyPart I: Meeting the Objections to Philosophy in Schools1. Can Children be Taught Philosophy?Michael Hand 2. Philosophy and Moral EducationRichard Pring 3. Getting beyond the Deficit Conception of Childhood: Thinking Philosophically with ChildrenGareth B. Matthews 4. Religion and Philosophy in Schools?Stephen Law Part II: Making the Case for Philosophy in Schools5. The Role of Philosophical Thinking in Teaching Controversial IssuesHarry Brighouse 6. Why Teach Epistemology in Schools?Harvey Siegel 7. Philosophy and the Development of Critical ThinkingCarrie Winstanley8. Philosophical Intelligence: Why Philosophical Dialogue is Important in Educating the MindRobert Fisher 9.Autonomous and Authentic Thinking Through Philosophy with PicturebooksKarin Murris 10. Philosophy in Children's LiteratureLynn Glueck and Harry Brighouse 11. Philosophy in the Secondary School - a Deweyan PerspectiveJudith Suissa 12. Philosophy, Wisdom and Reading Great BooksJames C. Conroy Bibliography Index

Recenzii

Title mention in an article in The Guardian, July 2008
"Brighouse... [and] Glueck highlight many essential questions about life that are raised in works of children's literature" Times Educational Supplement, August 2008
'[T]his volume will establish beyond question the value of putting philosophy and its rich gift of insights and methods at the centre of schooling for children of all ages.' A.C. Grayling, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK
Twelve chapters by different authors offer a rich variety of perspectives on this topic. Several of the later contributions make constructive suggestions about how the subject might be taught in the school classroom. The editors provide a helpful introduction that draws together the main themes of the book and summarizes the contents... engaging.