> Logic done seriously requires a mathematical maturity most high-school students simply don't have. I guess that "done seriously", that's true. But basic logi

> Logic done seriously requires a mathematical maturity most high-school students simply don't have. I guess that "done seriously", that's true. But basic logic is like basic arithmetic; they teach that in primary schools. I don't see why they shouldn't teach elementary logic. In one of the Narnia books, the old professor bemoans the fact that "they don't teach logic in schools any more". Philosophy is another matter; I agree with the upthread poster who says that philosophy requires motivation. I don't think an introduction to philosophy is much use, except to help you decide whether you want to learn philosophy properly, e.g. a couple of one-hour classes, so kids at least know what the word means (I didn't know, until I started my philosophy degree).