Pritchard, Michael S.
Reasonable Children: Moral Education and Moral Reasoning
- ISBN 13:
- 9780700607976
- author:
- Pritchard, Michael S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Kansas
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.7 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Logic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Reasonable Children: A Plan for Moral Education in Schools Michael Pritchard argues that schools should nurture children's capacity for reasonableness, a frequently untapped ability. He contends that this capacity is fundamental to learning and should be prioritised alongside reading, writing, and math skills. Pritchard suggests that philosophical inquiry within a classroom community can cultivate reasonableness in children. This approach encourages them to work together, listen to each other, build on ideas, probe assumptions, and think for themselves. The author illustrates this concept using real classroom dialogues, showcasing children's remarkable ability to engage in reasonable conversations about moral concepts. By exploring philosophical inquiry and its application in schools, Pritchard offers a sensible plan for promoting children's moral education.
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