ABSTRACT
This book has two key conclusions.The first conclusion is that there are powerful arguments for embracing a highly Liberal approach to moral and religious education – an approach that emphasizes the importance of encouraging independent critical thought and judgement rather than more-or-less uncritical deference to Authority.These arguments include the following:
1. There’s growing evidence that the kind of philosophical, Liberal moral education outlined in chapter three brings lasting, measurable educational benefits, including increased intelligence and emotional and social maturity.
