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On the Role of Knowledge in Critical Thinking--Using Student Essay Responses to Bring Empirical Fuel to the Debate between 'Generalists' and 'Specifists'
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Larsson, Kristoffer – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 2021
To develop students' critical thinking is one of the primary goals of a modern democratic school system. However, what is to be developed has been the matter of long-standing debate. One particular area of conflict has been what role is played by the knowledge concerning the object to be critically thought about. The 'specifists' have asserted…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Epistemology, Essays, Skill Development