Civil Society, Education and Human Formation

Name: Civil Society, Education and Human Formation
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Civil Society, Education and Human FormationPhilosophy's Role in a Renewed Understanding of Education\nAuthor(s): J?nis (John) T?livaldis Ozoli?\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367595258, 978-0367595258\nSynopsis\nEducation has been widely criticised as being too narrowly focused on skills, capacities and the transference of knowledge that can be used in the workplace. As a result of the dominance of economic rationalism and neo-liberalism, it has become commodified and marketed to potential customers. As a consequence, students have become consumers of an educational product and education has become an industry. There is deep dissatisfaction with these neo-liberal developments. What is missing is any conception of education as a key factor in the human formation that will lead students to develop the virtues and values that they will need to not only lead successful lives, but also be responsible members of th.