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Post-Enlightenment Self-Education: Toward the Age of Human Dignity

Post-Enlightenment Self-Education: Toward the Age of Human Dignity

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PhilosophyGeneral Education

ISBN10: 3031906748
ISBN13: 9783031906749
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: May 16 2025
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English

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.

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