The concept of potential plays a prominent role in the thinking
of parents, educators and planners the world over. Although this
concept accurately reflects central features of human nature, its
current use perpetuates traditional myths of fixity, harmony and
value, calculated to cause untold mischief in social and
educational practice. First published in 1985, Israel Scheffler's
book aims to demythologise the concept of potential. He shows its
roots in genuine aspects of human nature, but at the same time
frees it from outworn philosophical myths by means of analytical
reconstruction - thereby improving both its theoretical and its
practical applicability.
The book concludes with an interpretation of policy-making in
education, and reflections on the ideal education of a
policy-maker. It emphasises human symbolism, choice, temporal
continuity, and self-determination as indispensible elements of any
adequate philosophy of education. Of Human Potential will be of
interest to a broad range of philosophers, educators and social
scientists.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Revivals |
Release date: |
April 2010 |
First published: |
1985 |
Authors: |
Israel Scheffler
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-58110-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-58110-9 |
Barcode: |
9780415581103 |
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