Practical Wisdom and Democratic Education: Phronesis, Art and Non-traditional Students By Samantha Broadhead
English | PDF,EPUB | 2018 | 210 Pages | ISBN : 3319733109 | 4.65 MB
This book explores the development of practical wisdom, or phronesis, within the stories of four mature students studying for degrees in art and design. Through an analysis informed by the ideas of Basil Bernstein and Aristotle, the authors propose that phronesis – or the ability to deliberate well – should be an intrinsic part of a democratic education. As a number of vocational and academic disciplines require deliberation and the ability to draw on knowledge, character and experience, it is essential that no student feels their experience puts them at a disadvantage.
