Stephen Law argues that teaching philosophy to young people fosters independent critical thinking, which is essential for raising Enlightened citizens—those who dare to think for themselves rather than passively accept authority and tradition.
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About the Author:Â
Stephen Law is a lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London.
He is the editor of Think, the author of numerous articles and books, and a debater of apologists and theologians. He has a blog at www.stephenlaw.org.
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