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In middle school I had a religious ethics class and in a later grade I had a secular ethics class. Some highschools in my country have philosophy classes, but it depends on the highschool and what the students' major is. I didn't have it cause it wasn't needed for my major (economics, law, trade).
Oct 2, 2015 · In the U.S., it’s commonly believed that philosophy is too complex for high school students. But in the history of the West, that’s actually a fairly recent notion, and not one universally held. In ancient Greece, the specialized study of philosophy at a school like the famed Platonic Academy would not begin until about the age of 18.
- Daniel Lattier
Feb 4, 2022 · Having students take a philosophy course in high school is a vital first step, writes high school student Nasima Fancy. Education is how we help our society progress and tackle the...
Jan 8, 2020 · Teachers Assemble: The Case for High School Philosophy Across Disciplines. Of all the major disciplines, philosophy is the least likely to be taught in American primary or secondary schools, either as a core subject required for graduation or as an optional elective for interested and engaged students. For anyone with even a passing familiarity ...
- Shawn Adler
I would argue that teaching young men and women basic philosophy is more important than teaching them most of the English/Literature classes you find in High School, more important than Calculus, and probably more important than stuff like AP European History, World Cultures, etc.
Oct 10, 2022 · (1.) “Philosophy is unnecessary in high school since it is already taught in college.” By that logic, the study of English, history, mathematics, and science would also be unnecessary in high...
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Although philosophy can be taught as an historical survey or structured around a set of texts, these approaches are less appropriate or effective for high school students than a topical course organized around a set of key questions that invite conversation, analysis, and debate.
