Confronting Students' Beliefs and Values in Introductory Philosophy.

Whisner, William N.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Confronting Students' Beliefs and Values in Introductory Philosophy.

Whisner, William N.

New Directions for Teaching and Learning, (Rejuvenating Introductory Courses) n20 p89-97 Dec 1984

When the introductory philosophy course evokes cognitive dissonance over philsophical problems in which students are already interested, it can help develop students' skills in reasoning and assessing arguments. This kind of course should play a key role in the undergraduate curriculum. (MSE)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Cognitive Processes, College Curriculum, College Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, General Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Introductory Courses, Philosophy, Student Attitudes, Values Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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