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With traditional and new philosophical puzzles, clever tips on teaching and technique, and a panoply of references to electronic and other resources, John Taylor has written an excellent 'how-to' guide on getting students hooked on philosophy, grounded in years of classroom experience. Full of gems that will inspire and inform. -- Michael Lacewing Founder of A Level Philosophy John Taylor is an inspirational and imaginative teacher. This book is a superb resource for anyone who wants to teach philosophically. It's full of practical advice derived from classroom experience. Highly recommended. -- Nigel Warburton Interviewer for the Philosophy Bites podcast

With traditional and new philosophical puzzles, clever tips on teaching and technique, and a panoply of references to electronic and other resources, John Taylor has written an excellent 'how-to' guide on getting students hooked on philosophy, grounded in years of classroom experience. Full of gems that will inspire and inform. -- Michael Lacewing Founder of A Level Philosophy John Taylor is an inspirational and imaginative teacher. This book is a superb resource for anyone who wants to teach philosophically. It's full of practical advice derived from classroom experience. Highly recommended. -- Nigel Warburton Interviewer for the Philosophy Bites podcast In this invaluable resource, John L. Taylor offers clear, practical and witty suggestions on how to engage school students in philosophical analysis, argument and reflective enquiry. His ideas incorporate thought experiments, movies and stories, and will stimulate the curiosity and imagination of students and teachers alike.' Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at Sheffield University

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John L. Taylor is Head of Philosophy and Director of Critical Skills at Rugby School, UK. Before taking up his post at Rugby he tutored in the Philosophy of Science at Oxford University. Since 1999 he has directed the ""Perspectives on Science"" (PoS) project. Dr Taylor is also a Chief Examiner for the Extended Project.

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