Confucianism: An Approach to Education for Morality and Rationality

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-90-04-72789-2
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, 106 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 206 g

Reihe: Brill Research Perspectives in Humanities and Social Sciences / Brill Research Perspectives in Philosophy of Education

How can ancient Confucian wisdom shape today’s education for morality and rationality? This book bridges the past and present, examining Confucian virtues such as humility and reflection alongside Karl Popper’s falsificationism to uncover pathways for fostering critical thinking and ethical responsibility. Readers will explore how Confucian principles challenge the myth of incompatibility with rationality and discover their transformative potential for cultivating open-minded, critically engaged citizens. Rich with philosophical insights and practical applications for educators, this book offers a compelling roadmap for integrating traditional values into modern educational practices. A must-read for educators, philosophers, and anyone seeking new directions in moral education.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lam, Chi-Ming

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Philosophie der Erziehung, Bildungstheorie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Indische & Asiatische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents

Abbreviations 1 Introduction: the Global Importance of Confucianism 2 Cultivating Humility in the Confucian Classroom 3 Confucian Rationalism and Criticism 4 Is Confucianism Compatible with Falsificationism? 5 Conclusion: a Confucian Approach to Education for Morality and Rationality

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Über Autor(innen)

Chi-Ming Lam, Ph.D. (2010), Education University of Hong Kong, is Associate Professor in Philosophy of Education at that university. He has published books and articles on Confucianism, including Philosophy for Children in Confucian Societies: In Theory and Practice (2020).