One of the most famous quotes of Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein says that a philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring.
This model of philosopher incorporates in an almost cynical manner the obligation to fight fiercely for the solution to social problems.
Philosophy is largely an attempt to get rid of a certain kind of human mystification, but it is itself trapped in many ways in its own environment of bewilderment, especially for younger generations.
More and more countries adopt curricular prescriptions increasing the emphasis on critical, creative thinking and collaborative problem-solving, following the learning approach that modern students should deal with unfamiliar situations in multiple knowledge contexts (Vasagar, 2014).
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