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Altman, Matthew C. – Educational Theory, 2004
In order to justify the discipline to administrators and prospective majors, many philosophy departments have begun to emphasize the "transferable skills" that students can develop in their courses problem-solving and communication skills, the ability to argue and write well, and the capacity to engage in systematic analysis. However, designing…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Democracy, Communication Skills, Citizenship