Essays in the Phenomenology of Learning: The Challenge of Proximity

This book explores the phenomenology of learning, focusing on the "closeness or 'proximity of the knowledge that impacts on learners, young and old." It draws on ideas from various phenomenologists to explain the power of learning to transform human beings and examines how phenomenological insight can explain the character of radical learning. It appeals to academics and post-graduate students in the fields of philosophy of education, educational psychology, teaching, and learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate realm of learning, shedding light on the profound impact of the 'closeness or 'proximity of knowledge on learners of all ages. By exploring the transformative power of learning, this comprehensive work offers a deep exploration of how various phenomenologists perceive this 'proximate power.' Drawing upon a rich tapestry of ideas, including encounter from Husserl, care from Heidegger, bodily learning from Merleau-Ponty, language from Foucault, omnipotence from Winnicott, and recognition from Honneth, the book unravels the essence of radical learning. This insightful exploration will captivate academics and post-graduate students alike, spanning the fields of philosophy of education, educational psychology, teaching, and learning.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032245744