La Filosofía como Herramienta Pedagógica para Desarrollar el Pensamiento Crítico en Adolescentes de 12 a 14 Años

The purpose of this document is to make a proposal to generate critical-reflexive thinking in adolescents from 12 to 14 years old, through the analysis of philosophy, understood as a pedagogical tool, with the purpose of developing in students the cognitive abilities of argumentation. , which allows making judgments and defending its principles. Likewise, provide tools to teachers so that their role in the formation of critical reasoning in students is less subjective and more objective when making an observation about reality. With this, it is sought that the teacher has sufficient bases to clear the misconception of philosophy in adolescents, for this, philosophy is proposed as a pedagogical tool. It will also have as a starting point different contributions, strategies, approaches and perspectives in relation to teaching and its relationship with philosophy, detailing the importance of pedagogy, its definition, origin and characteristics. Indeed, this text becomes an exhortation for all those who are somehow linked to the formation of the subjects who will be proportionally the agents of construction of a more critical and reflective society in the face of political, social, cultural and educational phenomena. Finally, it is proposed that adolescents are capable of being spontaneous and creative;.