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ERIC Number: EJ409536
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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"Thinking (and Teaching) Democratically": A Defense of Ideologies.
Love, Nancy S.
Political Science Teacher, v3 n1 p12-14 Win 1990
Maintains there is a positive correlation between the study of ideologies and democracy, stressing that political theorists should teach political ideologies. Examines the current debate over the study of ideologies and the history of ideology. Suggests ways studying ideologies teaches students democratic values, and defines democratic thinking as participation, toleration, argumentation, and judgment. (RW)
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Higher Education, Ideology, Liberalism, Political Attitudes, Political Issues, Political Science, Politics, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Political Theories