Human Potential: A Study in Educational Philosophy

Author: (American) Shifler, translated by Shi Zhongying and Tu Yuanling
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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 Shifler'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 analyzes and reconstructs 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 an ideal policy-maker. Throughout the book, the symbolic nature of humans, their choices, the continuity of time, and autonomy are emphasized.