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Education and Humanism

Linking Autonomy and Humanity

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  • © 2011

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Editors:
  1. Wiel Veugelers

    1. University of Humanistic Studies Utrecht/ University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  • Written by experts, Gives a modern approach, Comprehensive in Scope

Part of the book series: Moral Development and Citizenship Education (MORA)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction

    • Wiel Veugelers
    Pages 1-7

  3. A Humanist Perspective on Moral Development and Citizenship Education

    • Wiel Veugelers
    Pages 9-34

  4. Humanistic Education

    • Nimrod Aloni
    Pages 35-46

  5. Moral Education from A Humanist Perspective

    • Maria Rosa Buxarrais, Francisco Esteban
    Pages 47-65

  6. The Philosophy of Ubuntu and Education in South Africa

    • Lesley Le Grange
    Pages 67-78

  7. Why We Are Not Democratic Yet

    • Isolde de Groot
    Pages 79-93

  8. Practicing Democracy

    • Joel Westheimer
    Pages 95-103

  9. Humanist Education in Developing Countries

    • Vikas Gora
    Pages 105-114

  10. Literary Humanism in Multicultural Education

    • Martien Schreurs
    Pages 115-126

  11. Teachers’ Training Towards Active Involvement in the Public Domain

    • Esther Yogev
    Pages 127-143

  12. Humanistic Teaching in Practice

    • Dieuwertje Bakker
    Pages 145-161

  13. Fostering Humanity Through Interpretive Dialogue in Teacher Communities

    • Evangelia Frydaki
    Pages 163-179

  14. The Moral Side of Education

    • Yvonne Leeman, Willem Wardekker
    Pages 181-193

  15. The Challenges of Multiculturalism. Educational Dilemmas for Humanists in Flanders

    • Gily Coene
    Pages 195-207
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About this book

Human beings have the possibility to give meaning to their lives and to create coherence in experiences. Present-day humanism strongly focuses on personal development in relation to others. It is this tension between personal development and advancement of humanization, that is creating the opportunities for the personal development of every world citizen. Humanism is about personal autonomy, moral responsibility, and about solidarity with humanity. The tension between autonomy and social involvement is the core of humanism. Education can support persons in their moral and personal identity development. The authors brought together in this book all address issues of developing autonomy and humanity in educational practices. All the chapters try to link theory and practice. They either make theoretical ideas more practical or they use practical experiences and concerns to rethink theoretical notions. Together the chapters in the book give a broad overview of theoretical foundations, concrete research, and practices in education. The book shows a diversity that can inspire scholars and practitioners in further developing their perspectives. Creating meaning is an essential part of all education. Focusing on the linking of autonomy and humanity is the humanist perspective in it.

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  • University of Humanistic Studies Utrecht/ University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Wiel Veugelers

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