Teaching Philosophy in KOSEN(Colleges of Technology) : from the Viewpoint of Curriculum Design

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  • 高専における哲学教育 : カリキュラムデザインの観点から
  • コウセン ニ オケル テツガク キョウイク カリキュラム デザイン ノ カンテン カラ

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In this paper our goal is to set guidelines for teaching philosophy in KOSEN (national colleges of technology in Japan), especially from the viewpoint of curriculum design. First, we briefly explain what the curriculum design is and identify the important points of view to be considered while setting the guidelines. Second, we show some conditions for thinking about teaching philosophy in KOSEN: the position of philosophy and philosopher in KOSEN, and the state of the philosophical courses there. Third, we discuss some tasks relating to teaching philosophy in KOSEN. Finally, we suggest that teaching philosophy in KOSEN can be comprised of 3 features: (1) a close relationship with an “ethics” class in a lower grade; (2) a close relationship with an “engineering ethics” class in the JABEE （ Japan Accreditation Board of Engineering Education ） course; (3) an element of critical thinking, which is connected with some objectives of KOSEN, critical mind, and logical thinking.

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