Investigating the Effectiveness of Philosophy Education Based on the Wartenberg Approach on Adolescents' Critical Thinking and Caring Thinking

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of philosophy education based on the Wartenberg approach on adolescents' critical thinking and caring thinking.

Methods and Materials: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test, and control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of 12 to 15-year-old adolescents in Tehran Province who lived in residential care centers; 24 adolescents were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 12 sessions of philosophy education, while the control group received no training. Research tools included Ricketts' Critical Thinking Questionnaire and Hedayiati's Caring Thinking Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 26 and covariance analysis.

Findings: The results showed that philosophy education for children had a positive and significant impact on improving adolescents' critical thinking and caring thinking.

Conclusion: Therefore, given the effectiveness of this education on critical thinking and caring thinking, it is recommended to provide this education for adolescents.