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A Theory of Catholic Education

  • Hardback
  • 232 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.5 cm

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Presenting a robust and philosophically based account of education from the Catholic point of view, Sean Whittle engages with important debates and questions concerning the nature and purpose of Catholic education and schooling. The book opens with a review of the criticisms that have emerged about the prevalence of Catholic schools within the state system and, indeed, about the very notion of there being such a thing as 'Catholic education'. The author then goes on to survey official Church teaching on education and the work of key Catholic thinkers, Newman and Maritain, before moving on to discuss the writings of Karl Rahner, a leading twentieth century theologian. A Theory of Catholic Education argues that Rahner's approach, with his focus on the place of mystery in human experience, provides a way forward. Ultimately, Whittle demonstrates how Catholic theology can offer a unique and much needed theory of education.
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  • Title

    A Theory of Catholic Education

  • Author

    Sean Whittle

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

  • Published

    November 2014

  • Weight

    504g

  • Page Count

    232

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781472581389

  • ISBN-10

    1472581385

  • Eden Code

    4642485