Vietnam Proposes Integrating Philosophy into General Education to Foster Critical Thinking
Vietnam is considering integrating philosophical knowledge and values into its current general education curriculum. The proposal aims to cultivate critical thinking, values, and responsible action, with phased implementation from primary to secondary education.
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