Soka Education : For the Happiness of the Individual.
Title:
Soka Education : For the Happiness of the Individual.
Author:
Ikeda, Daisaku.
ISBN:
9781938252211
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (257 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- Foreword by Victor Kazanjian Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, Wellesley College -- Preface -- Introduction: John Dewey and Tsunesaburo Makiguchi: Confl uences of Thought and Action (June 2001) -- PART ONE: Addresses and Proposals -- 1 The Challenge of Global Empowerment: Education for a Sustainable Future (2002) -- 2 Reviving Education (January 29, 2001) -- 3 Serving the Essential Needs of Education (September 29, 2000) -- 4 Education Toward Global Citizenship (June 13, 1996) -- 5 An Outspoken Advocate of Educational Reform (June 4, 1996) -- 6 Teachers of My Childhood (2004) -- 7 The Teacher's Art (1998) -- 8 An Unforgettable Teacher (1998) -- 9 Humanity in Education (August 24, 1984) -- 10 Perspective on Virtue (January 26, 1992) -- 11 A True Restoration of Humanity (April 9, 1973) -- 12 The Fight To Live a Creative Life (April 18, 1974) -- PART TWO: Brief Thoughts -- Endnotes -- Included Works -- Index.
Abstract:
From the Japanese word meaning "to create value," this book presents a fresh perspective on the question of the ultimate purpose of education. Mixing American pragmatism and the Buddhist philosophy of respect for all life, the goal of Soka education is the lifelong happiness of the learner. Rather than offering practical classroom techniques, this book speaks to the emotional heart of both the teacher and the student. With input from philosophers and activists from several cultures, it advances the conviction that the true purpose of education is to create a peaceful world and to develop the individual character of each student in order to achieve that goal. This revised edition contains four new chapters that further elaborate on how to unlock self-motivated learning and how to empower the learner to make a difference in their communities and the world.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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