Philosophers in the Classroom
Author | : Steven M. Cahn |
Publisher | : Hackett Publishing |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2018-09-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781624667466 |
ISBN-13 | : 1624667465 |
Rating | : 4/5 (465 Downloads) |
Download or read book Philosophers in the Classroom written by Steven M. Cahn and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these essays, 24 of our most celebrated professors of philosophy address the problem of how to teach philosophy today: how to make philosophy interesting and relevant; how to bring classic texts to life; how to serve all students; and how to align philosophy with more "practical" pursuits. Selected and introduced by three leaders in the world of philosophical education, the insights contained in this inspiring collection illuminate the challenges and possibilities of teaching the academy’s oldest discipline.