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ERIC Number: EJ678369
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-7240
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"So, How Did You Arrive at that Decision?" Connecting Moral Imagination and Moral Judgement.
Pardales, Michael J.
Journal of Moral Education, v31 n4 p423-37 Dec 2002
Argues that reading literature is one of the best ways to cultivate the moral imagination. Draws on sources from cognitive science, philosophy, literature, and education. Argues that a cultivated moral imagination will have greater ability to make sound moral judgements. Infers this can be applied to educational pursuits as well. (CAJ)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education, Literature, Moral Development, Moral Issues, Philosophy, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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