Histories and Philosophies of Carceral Education: Aims, Contradictions, Promises and Problems

This edited collection explores the nature, aims, contradictions, promises, and problems of prison education, particularly in the age of global late capitalism, high technology, and mass incarceration. It includes insights and issues from ethics, religion, sociology, justice, identity, and political and moral philosophy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited collection serves as a stimulating platform for philosophical inquiry into the multifaceted aspects of education within prisons worldwide. Given the intricate operational challenges posed by education, particularly higher education, within prison-based teaching and learning environments, such exploration becomes imperative. These challenges are compounded by cultural and ideological barriers, such as the criticism of allocating resources to and investing in prisoner education, particularly when it may appear financially prohibitive for individuals outside of prison. Moreover, prison education faces unique challenges due to its inherent connection to practical and moral-political dilemmas, particularly in the context of global late capitalism, advanced technology, and mass incarceration or securitization.

Within the pages of this book, readers will find a wealth of insights and thought-provoking issues covering a diverse range of topics, including ethics, religion, sociology, justice, identity, and political and moral philosophy. The contributors to this collection have delved into the complexities of education within prisons, exploring the ethical implications of educating incarcerated individuals, the role of religion in shaping educational experiences, the social dynamics of prison education, the quest for justice in educational policies, the construction of identity through education, and the philosophical underpinnings of political and moral philosophy in the context of prison education.

By engaging with the ideas presented in this collection, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and challenges associated with education within prisons. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in exploring the ethical, social, and philosophical dimensions of this critical field.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030868291
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022