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Aug 25, 2011 · Existentialism in education is a teaching and learning philosophy that focuses on the student’s freedom and agency to choose their future (Ginny, 2012).
Troutner L., “Existentialism, Phenomenology, and the Philosophy of Education,” Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting of the Philosophy of Education Society (Lawrence: University of Kansas, 1964), pp. 118–24.
- Donald Vandenberg
While existentialism in education promotes autonomy and self-discovery, it also invites a barrage of criticisms. This article delves into existentialist thought within educational contexts, exploring the criticisms that challenge its efficacy and relevance.
Existentialism, with its profound focus on individuality, freedom, and authenticity, offers a compelling framework for re-imagining education. In a world characterized by rapid change and uncertainty, existentialism provides a lens through which to navigate the complexities of modern education.
Apr 1, 2017 · This volume examines Otto Friedrich Bollnow’s philosophical approach to education, which brought Heidegger’s existentialism together with other theories of what it is to be “human.”
Apr 20, 2017 · Abstract. Human existence is valuable due to agency and experience, of which education is a part. Theories of existential threat do not consider what is meant by human existence and existentialist ideas are used to critique contemporary understandings of existential threat. Three critical humanisms: Marxism, critical race theory/black ...
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Aug 12, 2015 · Reflecting on the significance of existentialism for classroom dynamics, we conclude by examining the tensions between existentialist commitments to freedom and prevailing trends in higher education. This essay raises questions about the emancipatory potential of existentialist philosophies, especially in the context of undergraduate classrooms.