Develop students’ scientific literacy, curiosity and open-mindedness
This article outlines strategies to include philosophical dialogue into existing schemes of work. Advances in chemical science raise questions with political, social, economic and ethical dimensions, not to mention questions about how chemical knowledge is created. Introducing a philosophical dimension to school chemistry promotes critical thought, imagination and an appreciation of complexity. It also gives students the opportunity to examine their assumptions and highlight – even play with – uncertainty.
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