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Philosophy added to school curriculum as breakthrough for teacher

Philosophy is being introduced into the school curriculum, with educators saying it will help teenagers develop reasoning and critical thinking skills.

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Philosophy has been added to the school curriculum. Teachers view the development as a breakthrough, believing the subject will teach students to reason, evaluate and construct arguments effectively.

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Philosophy subject in school curriculum a 'breakthrough' – teachers

Educators hope the subject will teach teenagers to reason, evaluate and argue.

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