Human Potential - A Study in Educational Philosophy

Author: Xie Fei Le Shi Zhong Ying Tu Yuan Ling
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The concept of human potential holds a very important position in the thoughts and ideas of parents, educators, and planners worldwide. This book explains this concept. It is a significant work from the later stage of Xie Fei Le's academic activities. This book not only provides you with inspiration and enriches your understanding of the concept of potential but also helps you engage in philosophical reflection on this widely influential concept, thereby better conducting educational work and enhancing the rational level and sense of responsibility in educational practice. This book primarily studies the concept of human potential and is a short essay in the field of educational philosophy. The book begins with an explanation of human nature, aiming to illustrate the practical motivation behind the concept of human potential. Next, the book will analyze and reconstruct this concept, clarifying how this analysis is related to some empirical facts. Finally, the book explains the policy-making in the field of education and reflects on the education of ideal policy-makers. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on human symbolism, choice, the continuity of time, and autonomy.