Belief, Morals, and Education
Collected Essays on the Philosophy of Education
Description:... Belief, Morals and Education is a collection of seven essays by a noted European pedagogue dealing with the topic of education in religion, philosophy of life and morals. Included are: 'Educational Aims Today: Problematics and Guidelines', 'Belief and Education', 'Nietzsche's Doctrine of 'Necessary Illusions', 'Balanced Education' in a Society Lacking Certainty About Values, 'Values Education? Problematics and Possibilities', 'Education Today: Shared Responsibilities of Family and School' and 'Professional Morals for Teachers.' The author shows that it is not necessary for educators to succumb to moral relativism and abdicate their responsibility for education in religion, philosophy of life and morals. A common basic set of moral norms and values must and can be transmitted. Through a fair and balanced presentation and advocacy of those norms and morals necessary for the integration and perpetuation of society, teachers can help their students overcome the laming insecurities and doubts which prevent them from making a contribution to their society and from leading personally satisfying lives.
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