ERIC Number: ED673197
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-May-16
Pages: 236
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ISBN: 978-3-031-90674-9
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Post-Enlightenment Self-Education: Toward the Age of Human Dignity
Eugene Matusov
Palgrave Macmillan
The book aims to challenge and redefine the traditional Enlightenment approach to education by advocating for a Post-Enlightenment model that emphasizes self-education rooted in individual autonomy, dignity, and diverse experiences. It critiques the Enlightenment's narrow focus on rationality and hierarchy, proposing a more inclusive and personalized method that values emotional intelligence and contextual understanding. The book seeks to promote a radical shift towards educational pluralism, where learning is driven by the learner's own needs, interests, and judgments, rather than imposed by external authorities. Ultimately, it calls for a reimagined educational paradigm that aligns with the principles of universal human dignity and autonomy, envisioning a future where education is a personal and existential pursuit supported by democratic societal structures.
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Educational History, Models, Independent Study, Personal Autonomy, Human Dignity, Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Student Needs, Student Interests, Educational Change, Role of Education
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Publication Type: Books; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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