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Debate / Philosophy

Velema, Floris

9789083212265 - Debate / Philosophy
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Debate / Philosophy
How to start debating in the philosophy classroom

From Plato’s dialogues to medieval scholasticism to John Stuart Mill’s defense of free speech, there is an intimate historical relation between debate and philosophy. So why have debate clubs and philosophy classrooms become such separate worlds in contemporary schools? This book presents a method that combines the argumentative skills of debate education with central concepts in political philosophy, such as freedom, justice and equality. A practical guide for high school teachers that offers a new approach to fostering democratic values and engaged citizenship.

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Author Velema, Floris
ISBN/EAN 9789083212265
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Article description

Debate / Philosophy
How to start debating in the philosophy classroom

From Plato’s dialogues to medieval scholasticism to John Stuart Mill’s defense of free speech, there is an intimate historical relation between debate and philosophy. So why have debate clubs and philosophy classrooms become such separate worlds in contemporary schools? This book presents a method that combines the argumentative skills of debate education with central concepts in political philosophy, such as freedom, justice and equality. A practical guide for high school teachers that offers a new approach to fostering democratic values and engaged citizenship.

Specifications

Author Velema, Floris
ISBN/EAN 9789083212265