Einstein and Zen - Learning to Learn (Paperback, New edition)

This book makes a strong case for free schooling, comparing the mind of Albert Einstein -- who said much -- to Zen conscious practice, which says little but encompasses everything. Examining the work of brain researchers, neuroscientists, physicists, and other scholars to illuminate the commonalities between Einstein's thought and the Zen practice of paying attention to one's present experience, the book reveals their many similarities, showing the development of self-direction as a key to fostering compassionate consideration of others and to harmonious, semi-effortless learning and living. Examples demonstrate that students who choose to study what is interesting, remarkable, and important for them tend to become more like Einstein than students with the rigid school curricula; students who are free to learn often demonstrate empathy, and less rigid rule-following, while involved in the process of imaginatively becoming their own oracles and self-educators.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Counterpoints, 384
Release date:	December 2009
First published:	2010
Authors:	Conrad P. Pritscher
Dimensions:	230 x 160 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	244
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4331-0870-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > Learning Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4331-0870-4
Barcode:	9781433108709

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