Philosophy for children and McPeck's critique of the concept of generic and transferable thinking skills

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This thesis attempts to apply McPeck's critique (one which contests the teaching of critical thinking by using lists of skills assumed to be generic; or applicable to all subjects) to Lipman's program, the "Philosophy for Children"

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