Abstract

This article addresses the pressing issue of the essential importance of teaching Philosophy, often questioned for its utility, especially in the Angolan educational context. It emphasizes the urgent need to implement Philosophy courses to educate academically prepared professionals. Under the auspices of contemporary philosophers such as Imbamba, Valentim, Pondé, and others, this article argues that, despite utilitarian societies, Philosophy provides crucial skills such as critical and argumentative thinking, essential for shaping reflective citizens. It is imperative to analyze the relevance of teaching Philosophy in Angolan institutions, considering the challenges faced by teachers. Furthermore, the teaching of Philosophy is not an academic luxury but a crucial necessity for the intellectual and ethical development of all citizens. The importance of Philosophy as a discipline dedicated to promoting essential skills, such as analysis, criticism, and argumentation, crucial for democratic societies, should be highlighted. In the face of the devaluation of the Humanities, especially Philosophy, it is opportune to appeal to public administrators to humanize Angola by integrating humanistic courses into curricula, aiming to educate not only qualified professionals but also conscious and engaged citizens. Philosophy, ipso facto, is presented as a possible "salvation" for the new youth, providing a space for existential questioning amidst an educational system often marked by commercialism and a lack of academic merit.

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