Education and Schmid's Art of Living

Philosophical, Psychological and Educational Perspectives on Living a Good Life
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-17789-8
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 295 g

Reihe: New Directions in the Philosophy of Education

Instead of simply following the current neoliberal mantra of proclaiming economic growth as the single most important factor for maintaining well-being, Education and Schmid’s Art of Living revisits the idea of an education focused on personal development and the well-being of human beings. Drawing on philosophical ideas concerning the good life and recent research in positive psychology, Teschers argues in favour of shifting the focus in education and schooling towards a beautiful life and an art of living for today's students.

Containing a thorough discussion of the ideas of contemporary German philosopher Wilhelm Schmid, this book considers the possible implications of developing a more humanistic and life-centred approach to educational policy, research and practice, showing that Schmid’s concept of Lebenskunst provides a firm philosophical basis for this endeavour. Among others, this book draws on analytical and continental traditions to challenge current views and assumptions in regard to education and the role of schooling for contemporary societies. As a result, Teschers’ work is sure to spark a debate about the direction of educational policy and practice in the 21st century.

Education and Schmid’s Art of Living is essential reading for academics and students with an interest in education. Given the importance of such topics as the relationship between education and society, teacher education and how best to structure schools and learning environments, Teschers’ work will appeal to academics and students in a diverse range of fields, including education, philosophy, sociology and psychology.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Teschers, Christoph

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Philosophie der Erziehung, Bildungstheorie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures Acknowledgements Preface 1. Introduction 2. Philosophical Concepts of the Art of Living 3. Emotions and the Good Life 4. Positive Psychology and the Art of Living 5. “Lebenskunst” - Schmid’s Concept of the Art of Living 6. Lebenskunst and Positive Psychology in Dialogue 7. An Educational Approach to the Art of Living 8. Beyond Schooling 9. Life-Pedagogy - An Education for Life Concept 10. Conclusion Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Christoph Teschers has held a range of positions at New Zealand tertiary institutions since 2012 and is currently faculty member at the College of Education, University of Canterbury. Following a period of study at the Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy in education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Dr Teschers’ research interests include well-being, the art of living, positive psychology, and philosophy for children.