Thinking About Asia: The Study of Asian Cultures Using A Philosophical Inquiry Approach

Abstract

Introduction:  The extent to which the ‘community of inquiry’ approach would assist the critical analysis of topics such as diversity, plurality and the essential humanity of people was the major focus of the project described in this paper. It was believed that this method could provide strategies for teachers to investigate, discuss and understand aspects of Asian life and identify and challenge stereotypical views of people from Asian cultures.