This is the first book devoted to the study of the thought of Albert Schweitzer as it relates to educational theory and practice. Rud argues that Schweitzer's life and work offer inspiration and timely insights for both educational thought and practice in our new century. A.G.RUD Head of the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University, USA, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the cultural foundations of education, and is affiliated with Purdue's top-rated interdisciplinary program in American Studies. INDICE: PART I: SCHWEITZER'S LIFE, INFLUENCES, AND CONVICTIONS - A Brief Biography of Early Influences - Schweitzer's Philosophical and Religious Heritage - An Evolving Relationship: Albert and Hélène - To Africa: From Thought to Conviction and Action - Reverence for Life - PART II: SCHWEITZER AND EDUCATION- Practical Reverence and Education - Schweitzer and Moral Education - Icon, Scoundrel, Prophet, Paradigm: A Recovery Project for the Schools - Conclusion:Is the School the Way?
- ISBN: 978-0-230-10856-1
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 192
- Fecha Publicación: 14/12/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido