Richard Davies
Writer, researcher and lecturer in education, especially non-formal/informal education, Youth Work, and Elective Home Education. Co-convenor Academic Practice Network, SRHE
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This is version of a paper presented at a day conference on 'Humanising on line learning'.
In this paper I critique and develop Hopkins' use of MacIntyre. I argue that Hopkins is too selective in his use of MacIntyre's thesis in 'After Virtue'; in particular in relation to three elements:
1. MacIntyre offers a more sophisticated contribution to the liberal/communitarian debate, and especially is less tied to a traditionalist account of society than Hopkins claims.
2. There is a social practices account of 'citizenship', which clarifies and enhances Hopkins' conclusions.
3. There is a more detailed relationship to be explored between occupation role and social good.
In concluding I offer more finely grained account of a 'MacIntyre inspired' citizenship education for students on vocational courses/apprenticeships in further education.
Hopkins, N. (2013) Citizenship and Democracy in Further and Adult Education, Springer,
MacIntyre, A. (1985) After Virtue (2nd edition), Duckworth, London
This is version of a paper presented at a day conference on 'Humanising on line learning'.
In this paper I critique and develop Hopkins' use of MacIntyre. I argue that Hopkins is too selective in his use of MacIntyre's thesis in 'After Virtue'; in particular in relation to three elements:
1. MacIntyre offers a more sophisticated contribution to the liberal/communitarian debate, and especially is less tied to a traditionalist account of society than Hopkins claims.
2. There is a social practices account of 'citizenship', which clarifies and enhances Hopkins' conclusions.
3. There is a more detailed relationship to be explored between occupation role and social good.
In concluding I offer more finely grained account of a 'MacIntyre inspired' citizenship education for students on vocational courses/apprenticeships in further education.
Hopkins, N. (2013) Citizenship and Democracy in Further and Adult Education, Springer,
MacIntyre, A. (1985) After Virtue (2nd edition), Duckworth, London
The twelve essays collected here explore and build on Pring’s treatment of topics that are central to the field of philosophy of education and high on the agenda of education policy-makers. The essays are by no means uncritical: some authors disagree sharply with Pring; others see his arguments as useful but incomplete, in need of addition or amendment. But all acknowledge their intellectual debt to him and recognise him as a giant on whose shoulders they stand.
This book will be a welcome and lively read for educational academics, researchers and students of Educational Studies and Philosophy.