A Platonic Theory of Moral Education: Cultivating Virtue in Contemporary Democratic Classrooms

This book discusses Platonic approaches to education, which can help students navigate today's complex moral environment. It argues that educators should employ Platonic themes and dialogue in the classroom and provides strategies for implementing Platonic educational theory in a pluralistic, democratic setting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into Plato's profound perspectives on knowledge, recollection, dialogue, and epiphany, offering a systematic exploration of how his educational approaches can empower students to navigate the increasingly intricate moral landscape of today. While some may have dismissed Platonic education as impractical, this book aims to rectify common misconceptions about Plato's work and emphasize its contemporary relevance to moral education. By drawing upon philosophical interpretations, the book compellingly argues that educators can effectively incorporate Platonic themes and dialogue into the classroom.

The book is structured into two parts, the first contextualizing Plato's theory of moral education within political, ethical, and educational frameworks. This foundation enables part two, which provides contemporary educators with the necessary strategies to implement Plato's educational theory within the diverse and democratic classroom setting.

A Platonic Theory of Moral Education will appeal to a wide range of scholars, researchers, and post-graduate students specializing in ethics, Plato scholarship, moral psychology, educational foundations, and the philosophy of education. Additionally, this book will be of great benefit to graduate students and scholars in teacher education.

Mark E. Jonas holds the position of Professor of Education and Professor of Philosophy (by courtesy) at Wheaton College, USA. Yoshiaki Nakazawa serves as an Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Dallas, USA.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367556525