The Humanistic Challenge of Catholic Education: An Essay for Catholic Educators to Consider
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| Title: | The Humanistic Challenge of Catholic Education: An Essay for Catholic Educators to Consider |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Moog, François |
| Source: | International Studies in Catholic Education. 2019 11(1):24-36. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Catholic Schools, Catholic Educators, Individual Development, Role of Education, Humanism, Christianity, Religious Factors, Churches, Teaching Methods, Anthropology |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19422539.2018.1561131 |
| ISSN: | 1942-2539 |
| Abstract: | It would be stating the obvious to assert that education, as it supports growth and allows for the promotion of the human self, necessarily hails from a humanistic perspective. But after putting this trite idea on the table, the matter remains problematic because the very smooth nature of such an assertion covers too well the challenges and issues related to the difficulty of being human in our contemporary societies and cultures, as well as the educational responsibility it entails. Indeed, to talk about education and humanism implies that one knows, with a certain amount of confidence, what it means to be human and how to become one. Yet, what was once relatively clear is no longer assured today. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 37 |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1206881 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | It would be stating the obvious to assert that education, as it supports growth and allows for the promotion of the human self, necessarily hails from a humanistic perspective. But after putting this trite idea on the table, the matter remains problematic because the very smooth nature of such an assertion covers too well the challenges and issues related to the difficulty of being human in our contemporary societies and cultures, as well as the educational responsibility it entails. Indeed, to talk about education and humanism implies that one knows, with a certain amount of confidence, what it means to be human and how to become one. Yet, what was once relatively clear is no longer assured today. |
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| ISSN: | 1942-2539 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19422539.2018.1561131 |
