Cultural Character of Education (Refined)

Author: Shi Zhongying
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book is an academic and thought-provoking work on the philosophy of education. The author primarily investigates the long-standing question that has troubled the field of pedagogy for several centuries: "What is pedagogy?" It systematically critiques several major historical research frameworks and their views on pedagogy. From a cultural studies perspective, it delves into the intrinsic connections between the various elements of pedagogical activities and cultural forms. It compares the cultural traditions and pedagogical traditions of Germany, the United States, and China, and proposes important concepts and propositions such as "the cultural character of pedagogy," "the national character of pedagogy," "the theoretical nature of pedagogy," and "the cultural transformation of pedagogy in the 21st century." The research has a broad perspective, rich materials, a rigorous structure, and is full of original insights. It holds significant methodological implications for establishing the academic autonomy of Chinese pedagogy and the research and development of various educational disciplines.