Teaching Philosophy in Asia and the Pacific

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Abstract: The teaching of philosophy is undeniably one of the keystones of a quality education for all. It contributes to open the mind, to build critical reflection and independent thinking, which constitute a defence against all forms of manipulation, obscurantism and exclusion.

Keywords: Philosophy; Asia; Pacific; teaching; reflection; independent thinking; manipulation; obscurantism and exclusion; education; scientific knowledge; children; school; children and adolescents; UNESCO (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-11
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