1st Edition
The Formation of Character in Education From Aristotle to the 21st Century
By James Arthur
Copyright 2020
252 Pages
by
Routledge
252 Pages
by
Routledge
252 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Formation of Character: From Aristotle to the 21 st Century offers an introduction to the foundations, practices, policies and issues of character formation historically. Following a chronological order, it charts the idea of character formation in the Western tradition by critically examining its precursors, origins, development, meanings and uses . The book is based on the premise... Read more
Acknowledgements
Introduction
- Definitions and Models of Character
- Classical
- Medieval
- Early Modern
- Enlightenment
- The English Public School
- Victorian Character Formation
- Twentieth Century Influences on Character Formation
- Contemporary Policies and Themes
Section 1 Foundations
Section 2 Practices
Section 3 Policies and Issues
10. Conclusion
References
Further Reading
Appendices
Biography
James Arthur is Professor of Education and Civic Engagement and Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, UK.
