Philosophy East / West Exploring Intersections between Educational and Contemplative Practices
, by Ergas, Oren; Todd, SharonNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781119147336 | 1119147336
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/26/2016
Philosophy East/West showcases new scholarship in the philosophy of education and contemplative studies, paying particular attention to the intersection of mindfulness, evidence-based science, and wisdom traditions.
- Moves beyond simplistic explanations of “Eastern” and “Western” to explore the complexity and diversity of various wisdom traditions
- Investigates the effect of mindfulness-based curricular interventions on current educational theory and practice
- Uses insights from important Western philosophers—including Heidegger, Levinas, and Foucault—to situate contemplative practice within contemporary educational theory
- Emphasizes the importance of transcultural and intercultural approaches in the philosophy of education