Confucian Philosophy for Contemporary Education

Confucian philosophy can inform, inspire, and improve school administration, teaching, and learning today, addressing current educational issues and challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, climate emergency, education for girls, lifelong learning, and sustainable development. The author proposes a Confucian school where Dao is realized through a mindful, learning-centred, action-oriented, and humanizing form of education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Most individuals would not connect Confucian philosophy with modern education, as the former is an ancient Chinese tradition, while the latter is a contemporary phenomenon. However, this book demonstrates otherwise by explaining how millennia-old Confucian ideas and practices can inform, inspire, and enhance school administration, teaching, and learning in the present day. Drawing upon significant Confucian texts such as the Analects and Mencius, as well as influential thinkers like Confucius, Zhu Xi, and Empress Xu, the various chapters address current educational issues and challenges, including:

What roles do schools play in fighting the coronavirus pandemic?
How can humanity resolve the climate emergency?
What should school leaders do to promote education for girls?
Is there more to lifelong learning than just skills upgrading?
What is missing in the existing frameworks on 21st-century competencies?
What new initiatives are needed to champion sustainable development?

Confucian Philosophy for Contemporary Education answers these questions and more by presenting a Confucian model of education. The author proposes a Confucian school where "Dao" – a shared vision of human excellence – is realized through a mindful, learning-centered, action-oriented, and ultimately humanizing form of education.

This book serves as a valuable resource for academic researchers, educators, students, and general readers interested in Confucian philosophy and its ongoing relevance for modern education.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367519148