Weak Utopianism in Education

From Political Theory to Pedagogical Practice
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-62391-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 108 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Rethinking Education

In the light of the structural dangers of revolutionary change highlighted in the political theory of Giorgio Agamben, this book joins a lively debate in philosophy of education on weak utopianism as an approach that foregrounds and respects the educational potentiality of teachers and students. Utopian moves in education call for revolutionary changes in pedagogical practice in pursuit of a particular vision of the good. Whether grounded in emancipatory politics, technological enthusiasm, or another social movement, utopian moves are seductive in their promise of a better alternative. Weak Utopianism in Education draws together philosophy of education, political theory, scholarship of teaching and learning research, and utopian thought to advocate for a modest and humble approach to change. The theoretical foundation of weak utopianism opens space for educator’s personal convictions and teaching philosophies to tinker with their own pedagogical practices. The book creates a common conceptual meeting ground for philosophers and practitioners in education.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Murphy, Michael P. A.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface

Part I Foundations

1 What is Utopianism?

2 Giorgio Agamben and Weak Utopianism

3 Weak Utopianism and Philosophy of Education

Part II Applications

4 Design

5 Verification

6 Experimentation

Part III Conclusions

7 Tinkering

8 Small Steps

Über Autor(innen)

Michael P.A. Murphy is a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University, Canada, and a Digital Policy Hub Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (Canada).