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Integrating Ethics into the Social Studies Curriculum.

Authors :
Howe, Kenneth R.
Source :
Social Science Record. Spr 1991 28(1):11-35.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Urges incorporation of ethics into social studies curriculum. Provides an overview of ethical theory including principle-based theories of utilitarianism and deontology and virtue-based theories. Discusses philosophies of social science including positivism, interpretivism, and critical social science. Suggests teaching methods and curriculum materials. Warns of difficulties in ethics instruction. (DK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037-7872
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Social Science Record
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ436731
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Descriptive