Towards a Philosophy of Caring in Higher Education: Pedagogy and Nuances of Care

Waghid, Yusef

This book advances a re-imagined view of caring in higher education. The author proposes an argument of rhythmic caring, whereby teachers hold back or release their judgments in such a way that students’ judgments are influenced accordingly. In doing so, the author argues that rhythmic caring encourages students to become more willing and confident in articulating their understandings, judgments and opinions, rather than being prematurely judged and prevented from re-articulating themselves. Thus, rhythmic caring can engender a different understanding of higher education: one that is connected to the cultivation of values such as autonomy, justice, empathy, mutual respect and Ubuntu (human dignity and interdependence). This book will be of interest and value to students and scholars of caring within education, as well as Ubuntu caring through the African context.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2019-01-10

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030039608

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-03961-5

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 192