Philosophy in Schools

Philosophy in Schools is a collection of original philosophical essays that together make a robust case for the teaching of philosophy in schools. Leading philosophers of education explode the myth that philosophy is somehow too difficult or abstract for children and set out a series of compelling arguments for its inclusion in the school curriculum.Key themes addressed include:- the role of philosophy in teaching controversial issues- the epistemological basis of critical thinking- the practice of conceptual analysis- philosophical thinking in moral and religious education- the idea of philosophical intelligence- philosophical themes in children's literature- philosophy and the adolescent's search for meaning- the connection between philosophy and wisdom