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Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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What Is an Academic Judgement?
Hinchliffe, Geoffrey
Journal of Philosophy of Education, v54 n5 p1206-1219 Oct 2020
This paper considers the nature of academic judgement. It also suggests that academic judgement is not the special preserve of academics as such and is something with which students can be imbued. It is further suggested that academic judgement is best considered in the context of critical learning which is contrasted with demonstrative learning. The paper then proceeds with an analysis of judgement by considering the ideas of Peter Geach on this particular subject. It then moves to considering judgement in the context of a practice, as set out by Alasdair MacIntyre. Whilst providing insight into the nature of practical judgement, this approach is found wanting nonetheless and attention is next turned to considering judgement within the space of reasons -- that is, the approach of John McDowell. The paper then suggests that the idea of the space of reasons can be given greater substance through consideration of two further kinds of judgement -- epistemic and reflective.
Descriptors: Value Judgment, Evaluative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Educational Theories, Educational Practices, Epistemology, Reflection
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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