Leaving Cert Philosophy

steven857

Hi all,

I've started a petition calling for the introduction of philosophy into the Leaving Cert. If this is something you might consider supporting, please sign and circulate.

Best wishes,

Steven

https://www.change.org/petitions/irish-department-of-education-introduce-philosophy-into-the-leaving-certificate-2

rayzor 3

As a student of philosophy I think it is a great idea to have it in secondary schools. Will add more later.

Treora

Why don't you write an opinion on the state of Irish contemplative capacity and the benefit of a philosophical education. Do it for the 21st (UNESCO's international philosophy day). You would have to email them today to see if it could be done. opinions@thejournal.ie

Damocles2

MOD NOTE:
Ordinarily we would not allow a petition thread in Philosophy, but this one has been allowed as an exception due to its unique purpose.

Gary L

Good man. Never going to happen though. Call me a conspiracy theorist if you must but I don't think the education system even tries to teach critical thinking. Obedient and malleable workers is the overall aim where our shadowy capitalist overlords are concerned.

P.s I couldn't sign [There was an error submitting your form. Please try again later.]

Torakx

Signed and works ok on my end.
Great idea here, something I have been moaning about for years. Philosophy and psychology should be taught in all schools.
I would even say basic NLP too.

Corkgirl210

SIGNED... well done OP!!