existing in the world: but whose world—and why not change it?

Authors

  • arie kizel Faculty of Education Haifa University Israel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/childphilo.2017.29923

Keywords:

philosophy with children, gert biesta

Abstract

This article takes issue with Gert Biesta’s lecture and my interpretation that his argument brings to the conclusion that the world is essentialist in nature. Thus, in this text, I will argue that existence “in the world” necessarily demanding the belief that many other worlds consisting of diverse identities and communities have long been present. It also counters the view that children must be taught to adjust to life in the world—i.e., submit and compromise—by promoting philosophical communities of inquiry that place children’s doubts and uncertainties at the centre of their focus, thereby promoting Tikkun Olam (social justice or the establishment of godly qualities throughout the world) in its broadest sense.

Author Biography

arie kizel, Faculty of Education Haifa University Israel

Arie Kizel, PhD Head of Dep. of Learning, Teaching and Teacher Education Faculty of Education Haifa University Haifa Israel

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Published

2017-09-08

How to Cite

kizel, arie. (2017). existing in the world: but whose world—and why not change it?. Childhood & Philosophy, 13(28), 567–577. https://doi.org/10.12957/childphilo.2017.29923

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