Education as Human Knowledge in the Anthropocene

An Anthropological Perspective

Christoph Wulf (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany)

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Routledge
25 September 2023

Social & cultural anthropology; Moral & social purpose of education; Global warming; Social impact of environmental issues; Sustainability

Series: Routledge Research in Education, Society and the Anthropocene

This book examines the concepts of the Anthropocene and globalisation in our society and the changes that these are bringing about in education and human learning.

The book argues that there needs to be reflexive approach to issues that affect the fate of the planet and the future of humans, brought about by an education that looks to the future. Wulf argues that a change in education and socialization can only succeed based on an understanding of previous educational ideas, and considers the significance of Confucianism and spiritual education that emerged in the East. The book traces key educational ideas throughout history to show how education and human knowledge are closely linked, highlighting the need for us to pay careful attention to repetition, mimesis and the imagination in learning. It shows how a future-oriented education must engage with issues of peace and violence, global citizenship and sustainable development.

This timely and compelling book will be of great interest to researchers, academics and students in the fields of philosophy of education, the history and anthropology of education, sustainability education and global citizenship education

By: Christoph Wulf (Freie Universität Berlin Germany)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032202174
ISBN 10: 1032202173
Series: Routledge Research in Education, Society and the Anthropocene
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 25 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Introduction. Part 1: Perfection of the imperfectable. 1. The dream of education. 2. The pedagogical discourse of modernity. 3. The perfection of the individual . 4. Anthropological foundations of education Part 2: Forms of anthropological knowledge. 5. Repetition as part of the human condition. 6. The productive power of imagination. 7. The digitalization of the living world. 8. Silent knowledge: iconicity, performativity, and materiality Part 3: Education in the globalized world. 9. Being a ""good human"": education in Confucianism. 10. Spirituality and violence reduction: Indian perspectives. 11. Anthropocene: The Age of Humans. 12. Peace, cultural diversity, and sustainability as tasks of global education."

Christoph Wulf is Professor of Anthropology and Education at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany.