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ERIC Number: EJ409537
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Talking in the Marketplace: A "New" Approach to Political Philosophy.
Ealy, Steven D.
Political Science Teacher, v3 n1 p15 Win 1990
Proposes teaching political philosophy utilizing a model of Socratic discussion. Describes the use of Socratic discourse in a course entitled Contemporary Political Thought. Divides the course into three components: "the man on the street" analysis of issues; the use of social science literature; and philosophical readings on the issues. Includes course readings. (RW)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Social Sciences, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Political Philosophy; Socratic Method