Synopses & Reviews
Aristotle is often underrated in educational circles but the impact of his philosophy and his actions are evident in the schools and universities around us today. Aristotle developed the first proper university that had different departments and vast collections of texts and artefacts. His philosophy has also influenced the greatest minds since his time, from Aquinas to today's logicians, rationalists, and empiricists. The influence of his educational thinking and his philosophy in general helped underpin the Renaissance and the modern era. In a nutshell, Aristotle took our thinking and said, 'make it sharper.'
Alexander Moseley offers a thorough and comprehensive overview of the works of Aristotle and explores the influence of his thought and writings and their impact on our education systems today.
Synopsis
Aristotle is undisputedly a major thinker in education. Alexander Mosley's volume offers the most coherent account of Aristotle's educational thought. This work is divided into: 1) Intellectual Bibliography 2) Critical exposition of Aristotle's work 3) The reception and influence of Aristotle's work 4) The relevance of the work today>
Synopsis
Aristotle is undisputedly a major thinker in education. Alexander Mosley's volume offers the most coherent account of Aristotle's educational thought. This work is divided into: 1) Intellectual Bibliography 2) Critical exposition of Aristotle's work 3) The reception and influence of Aristotle's work 4) The relevance of the work today>
About the Author
Alexander Moseley is the author of several philosophy books including An Introduction to Political Philosophy, An A-Z of Philosophy and John Locke in this educational series. He has authored two novels and lectured at the University of Evansville, US, before setting up his own educational company which he runs with his wife, Moira.
Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface Foreword Abbreviations Part 1: Intellectual Biography Aristotle's heritage Macedonia Archaic educational influences Hellenic childhood Sex and gender The Pre-Socratics Sophists Plato Plato's Academy Plato's Death Aristotle at the Macedonian Court The Lyceum
Part 2: Critical Exposition of Aristotle's Work Introduction Metaphysics Learning and the philosophy of change Ousia - or what does not change Teleology Sensation and Perception Memory, imagination, and experience Nous and psyche Thinking Forms of Wisdom Art Practical wisdom Philosophical wisdom The wise man The active and philosophical life Akrasia - moral weakness Education in the
Polis The healthy body Birth and sex Public health The young child's education From seven to fourteen Music Education - the later years
Part 3: The Reception and Influence of Aristotle's Work THE ANCIENT WORLD The Lyceum/Peripatos The Rise of Rome and it's Hellenization The Broader Hellenic World Byzantine and the East THE MIDDLE AGES Christianity and Aristotle Aristotle in the Universities
Part 4: The Relevance of Aristotle's Work Today The Modern State and Aristotelian education Reductionism and materialism The Philosophical Legacy Today
Works Cited Index