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Theories of Bildung and Growth

Connections and Controversies Between Continental Educational Thinking and American Pragmatism

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  1. Pauli Siljander

    1. University of Oulu, Finland

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  2. Ari Kivelä

    1. University of Oulu, Finland

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  3. Ari Sutinen

    1. University of Oulu, Finland

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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    1. Introduction

      • Pauli Siljander, Ari Sutinen
      Pages 1-18

    1. Signs of Realit

      • Eetu Pikkarainen
      Pages 19-29

    2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau on Alienation, Bildung and Education

      • Kimmo Kontio
      Pages 31-46

    3. The Search for the Term Bildung in the German Classic

      • Dietrich Hoffmann
      Pages 47-57

    4. From Immanuel Kant to Johann Gottlieb Fichte – Concept of Education and German Idealism

      • Ari Kivelä
      Pages 59-86

    5. Educability and Bildung in Herbart’s Theory of Education

      • Pauli Siljander
      Pages 87-105

    6. Wilhelm Von Humboldt’s Contribution to a Theory of Bildung

      • Franz-michael Konrad
      Pages 107-124

    7. Theodor w. Adorno – education as social critique

      • Krassimir Stojanov
      Pages 125-134

    8. What is Bildung or

      • Rebekka Horlacher
      Pages 135-147

    9. The German idea of Bildung and the Anti-Western Ideology

      • Daniel Tröhler
      Pages 149-164

    10. Some Things Never Change

      • Anne Rohstock
      Pages 165-182
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Continental philosophy of education and North American educational thinking are two traditions of their own, yet it is fruitful to compare for similarities and differences between the two and thus generate interest in a mutual dialogue and exchange between European and North American of philosophy of education. The present book analyzes theoretical thinking on education from the standpoints of both traditions. The book deals with continental educational thinking while discussing the notion of Bildung and its diversity, from J.A.Comenius to Th. Adorno. In addition, the book discusses the idea of growth inherited from American progressive education and classical Pragmatism. The various contributors to the book offer insights to the theoretical discussion on education, and specify the historical and thematic connections between different thinking models. The book shows that connections between continental educational theories and classical Pragmatism are stronger than generally assumed. As such, the book invites the readers to challenge their own prejudices and views on Bildung and growth, and the relationship between them. “Education would be tyranny if it did not lead to freedom.” (J.F. Herbart) “The teacher who can get along by keeping spontaneous interest excited must be regarded as the teacher with the greatest skill.” (W. James)

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Oulu, Finland

    Pauli Siljander, Ari Kivelä, Ari Sutinen

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Theories of Bildung and Growth

  • Book Subtitle: Connections and Controversies Between Continental Educational Thinking and American Pragmatism

  • Authors: Pauli Siljander, Ari Kivelä, Ari Sutinen

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-031-6

  • Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SensePublishers 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-6209-031-6Published: 30 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 318

  • Topics: Education, general

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