Executive summary: Expanding the teaching of philosophy in schools can cultivate important skills, foster moral development, and advance EA values, making it a neglected but potentially impactful cause area.
Key points:
Teaching philosophy develops logical reasoning, critical thinking, and moral reasoning skills in students.
Philosophical education is linked to increased altruism and moral development, aligning with EA values.
The issue is neglected, especially in the UK, with limited integration of philosophy in school curricula.
Potential high-impact interventions include advocating for policy changes, encouraging philosophy graduates to teach, and influencing education-focused philanthropists to invest in philosophy education.
In the short-term, increasing access to philosophy courses, webinars, and workshops can stimulate interest among students.
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Executive summary: Expanding the teaching of philosophy in schools can cultivate important skills, foster moral development, and advance EA values, making it a neglected but potentially impactful cause area.
Key points:
Teaching philosophy develops logical reasoning, critical thinking, and moral reasoning skills in students.
Philosophical education is linked to increased altruism and moral development, aligning with EA values.
The issue is neglected, especially in the UK, with limited integration of philosophy in school curricula.
Potential high-impact interventions include advocating for policy changes, encouraging philosophy graduates to teach, and influencing education-focused philanthropists to invest in philosophy education.
In the short-term, increasing access to philosophy courses, webinars, and workshops can stimulate interest among students.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.