Stephen Law's speech on religious schools - 7 May 2008 - 3

Stephen Law argues for Liberalism - the 'Faith School Challenge'. Suppose 'political schools' were opened. They would not be tolerated but 'faith schools' ARE tolerated today because of anaethscetic of familiarity - its always been that way - become blind cf. slavery. Liberal Philosophical For Children increases intelligence (by up to 6.5% and effect lasts for 2 subsequent years).

petition the Prime Minister to make Philosophy and critical thinking a/the central part of the educational system

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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make Philosophy and critical thinking a/the central part of the educational system (from early infancy onwards) alongside Maths, English and Science in order to both raise the abilities of students (as has been demonstrated, see more details) and to aid in solving many issues including those that are currently referred to as pertaining to 'tolerance'. More details

Submitted by Shiro OTA – Deadline to sign up by: 05 February 2008 – Signatures: 248

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It has been demonstrated that the teaching of Philosophy can raise the academic results of children (Buranda State School Showcase 2003 Submission Form). As well as this, the ability to critically analyse situations and claims protects one from brainwashing, undue appeal to authority and argumentative fallacy. For these reasons, and their positive consequences, let us move Philosophy and critical thinking into the centre of British education.

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