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    THE PARADOX OF DOING AND WRITING PHILOSOPHICALLY IN EDUCATION: AN EXPLORATION OF THE TENSION AND IMPLICATIONS
    (2024-12) DR. TOWOJU KAYODE TIMOTHY; Adeleye Ajiboye Raphael
    The hallmark of philosophy of education is generally centered on the clarification of concepts, logical connections between ideas, and critical analysis of arguments. This study explores the paradox of doing and writing philosophically in education, examining how critical pedagogy can help resolve this paradox. The paradox raises important questions about the nature of philosophical inquiry in education, which are addressed through a critical analysis of philosophical pedagogical approaches and their implications. This study enables stakeholders to understand the role of philosophy in teacher education programs, highlighting the need for a more balanced understanding of the complex relationship between philosophical thinking, methodological approaches, and educational practice globally. By exploring the paradox of doing and writing philosophically in education, this paper aims to inform and revitalize philosophical approaches that foster critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth. Philosophical reasoning is closely related to scientific experimentation, both involving hypothesis testing and evidence-based truth-seeking. Philosophy and science share common ground, starting with facts and seeking broad, compatible explanations. This paper argues that education programs should emphasize philosophical approaches to cultivate rationality in all areas of educational endeavours.