Freedom and Responsibility: Existentialism, Gifted Students, and Philosophy.

White, David A.

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ERIC Number: EJ626392

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Publication Date: 2001

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Freedom and Responsibility: Existentialism, Gifted Students, and Philosophy.

White, David A.

Gifted Child Today, v24 n2 p48-53,65 Spr 2001

This article uses excerpts from Jean-Paul Sartre to examine the meaning of being human and also what it means to be free as a human being. It discusses how Sartre's thoughts on freedom and responsibilities may be usefully applied in science and social studies instruction for gifted students. (CR)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Existentialism, Freedom, Gifted, Individualism, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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