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OverviewA Christian Education in the Virtues examines the connection between human nature and human flourishing. It draws on ancient and medieval sources to explore the formation of the person based on a Christian anthropology, emphasising the communal nature of the virtuous life and provides a richer approach to the question of contemporary character education. The book argues that the only way to understand and construct our character virtues is to have a clear picture of what is the purpose and meaning of human life. It highlights the importance of engaging with moral issues and makes the case that, for Christian educators, human flourishing is inseparable from God’s active relationship to human beings. The book also explores a teleological approach to character education goals. To educate the whole person in the light of an all-embracing Christian worldview is challenged by secular and liberal ideology and is often seen as irrational to the modern mind. Overall, the text seeks to demonstrate that many aspects of a Neo-Aristotelian-Thomist theoretical underpinning for Christian character education holds out a viable option for Christians. It therefore argues the case for the educational potential of Christian character education. This important book will be essential reading for academics, researchers and students in the fields of character and virtue education, religious education and the philosophy of education. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003141877, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James ArthurPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.320kg ISBN: 9780367694555ISBN 10: 0367694557 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 09 January 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Character Formation and Theological Challenges Christian Anthropology and Aristotle’s Character Ethics Thomism and Christian Moral Character Christian Character and Pedagogical Virtue Education Integral Human Development and Christian Character Education A Theological Framework for Character Formation ConclusionReviewsA must-read game-changer for all who seek human flourishing. Professor Mark Pike, Principal Investigator of 'Narnian Virtues' 'A must-read game-changer for all who seek human flourishing.' Professor Mark Pike, Principal Investigator of 'Narnian Virtues' Author InformationJames Arthur is Professor of Education and Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is the author of numerous books relating to character education. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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