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Direct linkKristjansson, Kristjan – Studies in Philosophy and Education, 2004
This essay subjects to philosophical scrutiny a well-known theory in social psychology, the theory of a belief in a just world ("BJW"-theory). What are the implications of the theory for moral philosophy, in general, and moral education/schooling, in particular? Should parents and teachers discourage or encourage children to believe in a just…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Social Psychology, Theories, Children
