Theories of Bildung and Growth: Connections and Controversies Between Continental Educational Thinking...

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Pauli Siljander Ari Kivela

Theories of Bildung and Growth

Connections and Controversies Between Continental Educational Thinking and American Pragmatism...

Pauli Siljander, Ari Kivela, Ari Sutinen , Ari Kivela

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Brill - Sense
01 January 2012

Education; Philosophy & theory of education

The present book analyzes theoretical thinking on education from the standpoints of both traditions. The book deals with continental educational thinking while discussing the notion of Bildung and its diversity, from J. A.comenius to Th. Adorno. In addition, the book discusses the idea of growth inherited from American progressive education and classical Pragmatism.

Edited by: Ari Kivela
Volume editor: Pauli Siljander, Ari Kivela, Ari Sutinen
Imprint: Brill - Sense
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 451g
ISBN: 9789462090293
ISBN 10: 9462090297
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 01 January 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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