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Book SynopsisThe political climate of many Western countries is characterised by political disillusion, distrust and political alienation. These problems cannot be solved by politicians alone, but are also problematic for educators. Invoking the classical, democratic connection between education and political participation, this book introduces central concepts from radical-creative political thought into educational thought and practice. Based on the belief that political change is fostered by trusting ordinary people’s creative imagination, it is also a call for increased political participation.
The book offers possibilities to reflect upon the potential for political change in contemporary Western societies. The domains in question are arenas for the creative imagination, ranging from political philosophy via educational theory and young people’s literature to the greatest challenge of contemporary political creation: anthropogenic climate change.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction: Political-Educational Questioning
Chapter 1: The Politics of Education
Chapter 2: Educational Imaginaries: From Investment to Question
Chapter 3: Conceptions of Education and Why It Matters
Chapter 4: Political Imaginaries of Democracy and Citizenship
Chapter 5: Extraordinary Politics, Extraordinary Education, or: How Does a Society Change?
Afterword
References
Index
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