Chapter 5
Approaches in the Philosophical Mode of Inquiry
Chapter 5 of Inquiry in Music Education focuses on philosophy as a tool for research in music education:
• Understanding what distinguishes philosophical inquiry from other types of research;
• Recognizing valid and clearly defined evidence in philosophical inquiry;
• Articulating your own beliefs in light of new or established belief systems; and
• Initiating a study in the philosophical mode of inquiry.
Handouts / Worksheets
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Resources
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International Society for Philosophy of Music Education
American Philosophical Association Teaching Resources
Lucid Philosophy, Fallacy Quizzes
Harvard Guide to Philosophical Writing
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