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Resnick, David – Religious Education, 2017
An 18th-century parable based on the Adam story offers a model of moral education rooted in communitarianism. Individual conscience arises from social norms, with a vital role for shame and pride. Emphasizing the nobility of being created in the divine image, this model overcomes shortcomings of rationalist, Enlightenment education. Moreover, the…
Descriptors: Religious Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Values, Tales
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Resnick, David – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 2006
Traditional (especially religious) education draws on a received vision of the good life to guide its educational efforts. But rich traditions have multiple visions of the good life. Educators who aspire to openness as well as rootedness seek canonical stories that raise for discussion these multiple visions. Such discussions negotiate a…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Educational Philosophy, Religious Education, Student Motivation