With All Your Mind makes a compelling case for the value of
thinking deeply about education in America from a historically
orthodox and broadly ecumenical Christian point of view. Few people
dispute that education in America is in a state of crisis. But not
many have posed workable solutions to this serious problem. Michael
Peterson contends that thinking philosophically about education is
our only hope for meaningful progress. In this refreshing book, he
invites all who are concerned about education in America to
"participate" in his study, which analyzes representative theories
and practical strategies that reveal the power of Christian ideas
in this vital area. Peterson addresses the most fundamental
questions facing educators, and society in general, such as: What
is the purpose of education? What goals do new techniques and
methods serve? What kind of person is our educational system
supposed to produce? He also explores questions of unique
importance to Christians, such as: What is the relation between
Christianity and the pursuit of intellectual excellence? How can
Christians bring their faith to bear on all areas of knowledge? Can
educated Christians significantly influence culture? With All Your
Mind examines the key assumptions and implications of influential
classical and contemporary philosophies with respect to education,
including idealism, naturalism, Thomism, experimentalism,
existentialism, linguistic analysis, and postmodernism. Based on
this analysis, Peterson develops an unapologetically Christian
philosophy of education in regard to curriculum design, instilling
ethics and values, and the nature of teaching and learning.
Peterson further advances the merits of an ecumenical Christian
philosophy of education by showing how it can be used to analyze
key issues in educational theory, such as the relation of general
education to liberal learning, the integration of faith and
learning, and the demand for professional and technical training.
From a practical standpoint, Peterson's approach brings balance and
common sense to issues such as the clash between public and private
education, the rise of multiculturalism, the changing demographic
and psychological profile of America's youth, and the impact of
computer and Internet technology. With All Your Mind concludes with
a stirring vision for education that is embedded in an
all-encompassing Christian view of life. Using clear, jargon-free
language, Peterson teaches a good deal of basic philosophy while
developing a powerful argument for the value of liberal arts
education iinteracting with Christian faith at all levels of
schooling.
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