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Education and Schmid’s Art of Living

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Education and Schmid’s Art of Living

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Philosophical, Psychological and Educational Perspectives on Living a Good Life

Education and Schmid’s Art of Living

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Education and Schmid’s Art of Living book

Philosophical, Psychological and Educational Perspectives on Living a Good Life
ByChristoph Teschers
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2018
eBook Published 10 January 2019
Pub. Location London
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315563848
Pages 186
eBook ISBN 9781315563848
Subjects Behavioral Sciences, Education
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Teschers, C. (2018). Education and Schmid’s Art of Living: Philosophical, Psychological and Educational Perspectives on Living a Good Life (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315563848

ABSTRACT

Instead of simply following the current neoliberal mantra of proclaiming economic growth as the single most important factor for maintaining well-being, Education and Schmid’s Art of Living revisits the idea of an education focused on personal development and the well-being of human beings. Drawing on philosophical ideas concerning the good life and recent research in positive psychology, Teschers argues in favour of shifting the focus in education and schooling towards a beautiful life and an art of living for today's students.  

Containing a thorough discussion of the ideas of contemporary German philosopher Wilhelm Schmid, this book considers the possible implications of developing a more humanistic and life-centred approach to educational policy, research and practice, showing that Schmid’s concept of Lebenskunst provides a firm philosophical basis for this endeavour. Among others, this book draws on analytical and continental traditions to challenge current views and assumptions in regard to education and the role of schooling for contemporary societies. As a result, Teschers’ work is sure to spark a debate about the direction of educational policy and practice in the 21st century.

Education and Schmid’s Art of Living is essential reading for academics and students with an interest in education. Given the importance of such topics as the relationship between education and society, teacher education and how best to structure schools and learning environments, Teschers’ work will appeal to academics and students in a diverse range of fields, including education, philosophy, sociology and psychology.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|17 pages

Philosophical concepts of the art of living

chapter 3|15 pages

Emotions and the good life

chapter 4|20 pages

Positive psychology and the art of living

chapter 5|36 pages

“Lebenskunst” – Schmid’s concept of the art of living

chapter 6|15 pages

Lebenskunst and positive psychology in dialogue

chapter 7|14 pages

An educational approach to the art of living

chapter 8|10 pages

Beyond schooling

chapter 9|24 pages

Life pedagogy – an education for life concept

chapter 10|4 pages

Conclusion

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