Incorporating classical studies in education : Parmenides' fragments as teaching tools and specific emphasis on Parmenides' proem /
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[College Station, Tex.] :
[Texas A&M University],
[2007]
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| Online Access: | Link to OAK Trust copy |
| Abstract: | A thesis presented on Parmenides of Elea, born in 510 B.C.E., serves as a muse for my studies in education. I find his fragments and specifically his poem, "On Nature," to be very captivating as a metaphor for education and for life. Specifically, his work points towards the importance of being on a journey in quest of knowledge. I utilize his metaphor as a quest in a personal educational journey and also in an academic one that can be applied to the searches of others. I am interested in utilizing the writings of Parmenides' work to form a framework for a philosophy curriculum for secondary schools. The thesis is centered on Parmenides' proem-introduction, poem and its applications for applying philosophy to values clarification and ethics. |
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| Item Description: | "Major Subject: Curriculum and Instruction" Title from author supplied metadata (automated record created on Nov. 2, 2007.) Vita. Abstract. Electronic resource. |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: World Wide Web access and Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |