Paul Feyerabend was one of the most influential forces that changed
the intellectual world in the second half of the 20th century. Based
on his intimate knowledge of the history and of the contemporary state
of the sciences, his background in philosophy, and his genuine
interest in the arts, Feyerabend never missed an opportunity to
challenge prevalent views on the sciences and philosophy.
Feyerabend’s broad interest in cultural affairs included, of course,
questions of education, of the ways people are educated (or:
indoctrinated) into scientific beliefs and worldviews. He always was
appalled by the ways in which sciences and philosophy are taught as
truths and as facts rather than as imperfect, questionable theories
or, even better, as practices of searching and philosophizing. His
reflections touch on a wide range of pedagogical issues, from
questions around the shape of educational theories or the role the
sciences play or should play in education to the discussion around
educational aims and methods. He proposed a unique and very much
enlightening approach that relates him closely to Continental European
discussions around Bildung in its broadest sense. This volume explores
some of the different educational perspectives to which Feyerabend’s
thoughts make a highly original and creative contribution. In each
section, different scholars from across the globe who are experts in
the relevant fields of educational debates will present and discuss
the way in which Feyerabend challenges prevalent and enriches future
pedagogical discussions.
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Paul Feyerabend and the Pedagogy of Irritation
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781636676968
Publisert
2024
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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