| A Theory of Catholic Education Contributor(s): Whittle, Sean (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474286526 ISBN-13: 9781474286527 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects - Education | Vocational - Education | Administration - General |
| Dewey: 371.071 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.72 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presenting a robust and philosophically based account of education from the Catholic point of view, Sean Whittle engages with important debates and questions concerning the nature and purpose of Catholic education and schooling. The book opens with a review of the criticisms that have emerged about the prevalence of Catholic schools within the state system and, indeed, about the very notion of there being such a thing as 'Catholic education'. The author then goes on to survey official Church teaching on education and the work of key Catholic thinkers, Newman and Maritain, before moving on to discuss the writings of Karl Rahner, a leading twentieth century theologian. A Theory of Catholic Education argues that Rahner's approach, with his focus on the place of mystery in human experience, provides a way forward. Ultimately, Whittle demonstrates how Catholic theology can offer a unique and much needed theory of education. |