From "Right Answer" to "Right Reasoning": Education and the Democratic Mind

PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mayank Singh
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/gvur4
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Abstract

An analytical essay examining how educational systems focused on fixed answers and authority validation impact democratic health. The work contrasts the "efficiency" of standardized testing with the "evaluative" needs of a pluralistic society, arguing for a pedagogical shift toward critical reasoning and the tolerance of complexity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Education Philosophy and Society Education and Critical Thinking Development Pragmatism in Philosophy and Education

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Journal / source
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN