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ERIC Number: EJ222323
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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Pre-College Philosophy: Defined and Defended.
Ayim, Maryann
Canadian Journal of Education, v5 n2 p15-22 1980
The article defends the teaching of philosophy at elementary and secondary levels and examines some existing precollege philosophy curricula; special attention is given to the American Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children and a Canadian effort to establish moral education in the schools. (SB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Logic, Logical Thinking, Models, Moral Values, Philosophy, Reading Comprehension, Skill Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Amer Inst for Advancement of Philos for Children; Canada