Joldersma applies Levinas's ethics systematically to the commonplaces of education - teaching, learning, curriculum, and institutions - and elucidates the role of justice and responsibility and the meaning of calling and inspiration in education.

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“Found this book insightful and inspirational. … non-existent Biblical references allow this book to serve as a springboard for a philosophical evaluation of the current educational reform mind-set.” (Keith A. Walters, International Journal of Christianity & Education, April 08, 2019)

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Calvin College, USA

Clarence W. Joldersma

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Clarence W. Joldersma is Professor of Education at Calvin College, USA.

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Book Title: A Levinasian Ethics for Education's Commonplaces
Book Subtitle: Between Calling and Inspiration
Authors: Clarence W. Joldersma
Series Title: The Cultural and Social Foundations of Education
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137415493
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Education Collection, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Nature America Inc. 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-42916-2Published: 14 February 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-41549-3Published: 14 February 2014
Series ISSN: 2946-2177
Series E-ISSN: 2946-2185
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 126
Topics: Administration, Organization and Leadership, Educational Philosophy, Education Policy, Curriculum Studies, Philosophy of Education, Educational Policy and Politics

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

Front Matter

Introduction

Calling and Inspiration

Learning

Teaching

Curriculum

Institutions

Conclusion

Back Matter

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