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 Existentialism in Education What It Means
Van Cleve Morris
A personal book that presents its mode of
argument as a “memo from author to friend!” Much has happened in the modern
world since this book was first published, but Existentialism still survives and
flourishes as a viable philosophy of life and education. Its message is still as
fresh and straightforward and commanding as it was in the past: (1) The American
ethic has always been grounded in self-determination and self-affirmation. This
book shows how this ethic can be advanced to its next level of application to
American life. (2) The American school has for decades turned its face to the
subject-matter curriculum and the problem-solving method, relieving the student
of decision making. This book shows how to bring students to the forefront of
learning, enjoining them to take charge of their own growth and development. (3)
American life is saturated with blaming others for our troubles. This book shows
the way back to a world of radical freedom, but each person taking personal
responsibility for how he or she lives a human life. $23.95 list, 163 pages 10-digit ISBN: 0-88133-497-9 13-digit ISBN: 978-0-88133-497-5 © 1966 “An excellent overview with a concise application to education. This small book is packed with excellent information that is easy to follow.” — Kathleen Tominc, Western Wyoming College “An excellent little book that fills a real gap in the philosophy of education literature.” — Manuel M. Davenport, Texas A&M University “The text presents the existential viewpoint in a clear, well-defined and easily understood manner. I have been searching for such a presentation and am delighted that I finally found one.” — Virginia Reynolds, National College of Education “The book describes, most ably, how and why the principles of existentialism are essential for today’s students.” — Carl A. Carpenter, South Carolina State College “A clear, readable introduction to fundamental existentialist concepts targeted at the general reader rather than the specialist, yet remarkably free of misleading generalization or distortion.” — Benjamin F. Ward, Duke University “I liked the discussions around the quoted passages because they help students digest the rhetoric of philosophers. It is well organized and unintimidating for novices.” — Mary S. Bowser, Shenandoah College “Morris’ book is a classic; the best book on the subject of existentialism and education. It is stimulating, provocative, and powerful.” — Arthur H. Rice, Queens College “For the undergraduate students, reading the book is a very maturing event that will stay with them throughout their lives.” — Jack Conklin, North Adams State College Table of Contents
Part I. EXISTENTIALISM AS A PHILOSOPHY 1. Paradox and Existential Encounter 2. Baseless Choice: The Cost of Freedom 3. The Problem of “The Other” 4. Existentialism and the Scientific Philosophies Part II. EXISTENTIALISM IN EDUCATION 5. An Education Theory 6. An Existentialist Pedagogy
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