Post-Enlightenment Self-Education: Toward the Age of Human Dignity

Matusov, Eugene

The book aims to challenge and redefine the traditional Enlightenment approach to education by advocating for a Post-Enlightenment model that emphasizes self-education rooted in individual autonomy, dignity, and diverse experiences. It critiques the Enlightenment's narrow focus on rationality and hierarchy, proposing a more inclusive and personalized method that values emotional intelligence and contextual understanding. The book seeks to promote a radical shift towards educational pluralism, where learning is driven by the learner's own needs, interests, and judgments, rather than imposed by external authorities. Ultimately, it calls for a reimagined educational paradigm that aligns with the principles of universal human dignity and autonomy, envisioning a future where education is a personal and existential pursuit supported by democratic societal structures.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-05-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031906749

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-90675-6

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 236