The wisdom of teaching philosophy - Unit 5

C2 Proficiency · Multiple Choice Cloze · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

Read the passage, then select the word or phrase that fills the blank in both meaning and grammar.

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The idea that children should be taught philosophy, (1) ___ it doesn't replace other pertinent subjects, has begun to pick up speed. Studies have shown that (2) ___ only does it enhance decision-making abilities, (3) ___ also encourage children to look at things differently and approach problems from different angles. In a study I recently conducted, my team discovered that even the children recognise an improvement. One ten-year-old boy told me that if he (4) ___ studied philosophy at a younger age, he would (5) ___ a better problem solver today. I wondered if anyone in the grown-up world would agree, so I began interviewing adults to see if my theory of philosophy being an effective decision-making tool (6) ___ be proved true. Michelle, a successful businesswoman with a master's degree in business, agreed to speak with me on (7) ___ that I did not reveal her full name. She freely admits that, after having struggled through many tough negotiating sessions throughout her career, she's now openly wondering, '(8) ___ I had taken a degree in philosophy? I probably would have had easier success!'

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