Caring Confrontations for Education and Democracy av R. Scott (Deakin University Australia) Webster

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<P>Caring Confrontations for Education and Democracy<B></B>makes a compelling case for redirecting current practices of education to focus on <I>being</I> educated rather than <I>having</I> an education. </P><P></P><P>The book offers a detailed analysis of how an education for democracy must encourage commitment to important ideals and strengthen the vulnerabilities of people which make them easily manipulated by politicians and the media. It addresses the need for education that focusses on people¿s mode of <I>being</I>, so that in addition to becoming knowledgeable and skilful, people develop the disposition that is more appropriate for democratic living. Through embodying this approach of authentic spiritual growth through education, this book explores the idea of caring confrontations and critical reflection to enable personal change and growth. </P><P></P><P>Providing a thoughtful analysis of the role of education in democracy, the book will be of great interest to researchers, ac