On the Cultivation of Adolescent Reasonable Doubt Spirit:Based on the Analysis of Modern and Contemporary Philosophers'Arguments on Doubt
The cultivation of a spirit of reasonable doubt among adolescents is a critical component in building the scientific literacy of the broader population.This paper critically analyzes and draws in-sights from the philosophical arguments on doubt by modern and contemporary philosophers such as René Descartes,David Hume,Immanuel Kant,Charles Sanders Peirce,Edmund Husserl,John Dew-ey,Bertrand Russell,and Ludwig Wittgenstein.It posits that doubt is a questioning action that begins with analyzing conflicts between new and existing knowledge,with truth as its ultimate goal.The pa-per further argues for the rationality of doubt as the core element in fostering a spirit of reasonable doubt in adolescents,identifying its main characteristics as perceptibility,meaningfulness,and scientif-ic validity.To effectively cultivate a spirit of reasonable doubt in contemporary adolescents,several key points must be emphasized:First,integrating the cultivation of reasonable doubt into the core compe-tencies of adolescent development and tailoring teaching content and objectives to different age groups.Second,in the teaching process,fostering students'ability to raise and resolve reasonable doubts through organized rational dialogue and discussion.Third,in teaching evaluations,allowing students to go beyond standard answers and encouraging them to present well-founded critical,groundbreaking,and creative ideas.Fourth,teachers should serve as role models in cultivating a spirit of reasonable doubt,and efforts should be made to enhance teacher training in this area.