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The Therapy of Education : Philosophy, Happiness and Personal Growth /

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The idea of education as therapy goes back to ancient times. Today, it is understood that the role of the teacher comprises aspects of therapy directed towards the child. But to what extent should this relationship be developed, and what are its concomitant responsibilities? This book offers a chall...

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Main Authors: Smeyers, Paul (Author), Smith, Richard (Author), Standish, Paul (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
Subjects:
Education.
Educational Philosophy.
Educational Psychology.
Philosophy of Education.
Philosophy of Mind.
Philosophy, general.
Religious Studies, general.
Education > Philosophy.
Educational psychology.
Philosophy and social sciences.
Philosophy of mind.
Philosophy.
Religion.
Electronic books.
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Summary:The idea of education as therapy goes back to ancient times. Today, it is understood that the role of the teacher comprises aspects of therapy directed towards the child. But to what extent should this relationship be developed, and what are its concomitant responsibilities? This book offers a challenging philosophical approach to these issues.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (VIII, 260 pages)
ISBN:9780230625020
DOI:10.1057/9780230625020