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To Know as We Are Known: A Spirituality of Education

by Parker Palmer

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This primer on authentic education explores how mind and heart can work together in the learning process. Moving beyond the bankruptcy of our current model of education, Parker Palmer finds the soul of education through a lifelong cultivation of the wisdom each of us possesses and can share to benefit others.

Review:

"An eye-opening critique of contemporary approaches...shows in concrete forms how to be a teacher and learner in the search for truth." Henri J. M. Nouwen

Review:

"A phenomenon in higher education." The New York Times

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [126]-128) and index.
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About the Author

Parker J. Palmer, a popular speaker and educator, is also the author of The Active Life. He received the 1993 award for "Outstanding Service to Higher Education" from the Council of Independent Colleges.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060664510
Subtitle:
A Spirituality of Education
Author:
Palmer, Parker J.
Author:
Palmer, Parker J.
Publisher:
HarperOne
Location:
San Francisco :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Education
Subject:
Devotional
Subject:
Prayer
Subject:
Spiritual life
Subject:
Self-help techniques
Subject:
Education -- Philosophy.
Copyright:
1993
Edition Description:
1st HarperCollins pbk, ed.
Series Volume:
pt. 2
Publication Date:
May 1993
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.98x5.34x.39 in. .26 lbs.
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