A Holistic Educational Philosophy Embodying Conscious Citizenship

2021 ◽  
pp. 189-204
Author(s):  
Peggy Pelonis
Keyword(s):  
Social Engagement ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Social Commitment ◽  
Social Initiative ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
Reflective Practitioners ◽  
The Common

The chapter outlines a philosophy of education that is holistic and embodies conscious citizenship. Students educated with this philosophy in mind are resilient, internationally minded, and interested in improving life and living on the planet. Institutions which aim to mold such citizens consider that educating mind, body, and spirit are essential, as well as providing opportunities for students to develop on a continuum of social awareness, social engagement, social commitment, and social initiative. Transforming mindsets in educational institutions necessitates faculty to be reflective practitioners and requires the designing of programs that empower purposeful living. Ultimately such institutions are transformative; they move beyond success to empowering continuous transformation. Such institutions can lead to the development of citizens who not only work (action) towards the common good but contribute to the common good in the way that they live life (being).

scholarly journals Santo Antônio: os governantes e a política

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (255) ◽  
pp. 616
Author(s):  
José Antônio de C. R. de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Municipal Elections ◽  
Social Commitment ◽  
Philosophical Thought ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
The Common

A proximidade de eleições municipais dos brasileiros, dentre os quais um grande número é devoto de Santo Antônio, sugere buscar em Sermões deste santo subsídios que norteiem os formadores de opinião, os governantes, os candidatos e os próprios eleitores para que bem cumpram com seus respectivos deveres. Inspirando-se na Sagrada Escritura e no pensamento filosófico de perfil estóico-agostiniano, o Santo magistralmente nos fala e nos ensina a respeito da justiça, do bem-comum, da paz, da solidariedade, da responsabilidade e do compromisso social, coroados pela Caridade e cuja vivência resulta na construção do Reino nesta terra.Abstract: As the Brazilian municipal elections draw near and because so many Brazilians are devotees of Saint Anthony, this paper suggests that we should turn to the Saint’s Sermons in search of insights that could help public-opinion makers, rulers, candidates and the voters themselves to fulfill their respective duties well. Inspiring himself in the Sacred Scriptures and in a philosophical thought of Stoic-Augustinian nature, and with great mastery, the Saint speaks to us and teaches us about justice, the common good, peace, solidarity, responsibility and social commitment, all crowned by the virtue of Charity and the practice of which can lead to the building of the Kingdom in this earth.

Not modern thoughts about education

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-107
Author(s):  
S.E. Zverev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Common Good ◽  
Transforming Activity ◽  
The Common ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Strengthening Of Foundations ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

The analysis of current philosophical and pedagogical approaches to educating students in the system of secondary and higher education is based on a number of publications in “Sea collection” for 1856–1860. It is noted, that one of the most important tasks of education in Russia is formation and strengthening of foundations of civil society. Offered is to focus efforts of educational institutions primarily on education of the person, formation of personality, capable of transforming activity that is imbued with ideals of serving the common good.

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