"Do We Really Know What We Think We Know?": Philosophy and Gifted Students.

White, David A.

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ERIC Number: EJ594999

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Publication Date: 1999

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"Do We Really Know What We Think We Know?": Philosophy and Gifted Students.

White, David A.

Gifted Child Today Magazine, v22 n5 p44-51 Sep-Oct 1999

Using an excerpt from one of Plato's early dialogs, this article examines the distinction between knowledge and opinion. It urges teachers to invite gifted students to reflect on this distinction to make the students more receptive to all levels and types of experiences and to maximize their knowledge in as many subjects as possible. (CR)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Beliefs, Credibility, Critical Thinking, Dissent, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Gifted, Knowledge Level, Opinions, Philosophy, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

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Language: English

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