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ERIC Number: EJ1432176
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-2369-8659
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The Confucian Concept of Learning and the Aesthetics of Human Experience: An Eco-Ontological Interpretation
David Samuel Meyer
Philosophical Inquiry in Education, v31 n1 p43-57 2024
This paper examines the Confucian concept of learning, or xue ([character omitted]), from the perspective of ecological humanism. Through a comparative interpretation, this paper attempts to disclose the significance of Confucian xue conceived as a practice of aesthetic appreciation and creativity, emphasizing in particular its function within an eco-centric worldview. The author reviews the relevant concepts of ecological humanism as expressed in the ideas of John Dewey and Thomas Alexander, then applies these as a theoretical framework for interpreting xue and its related concepts and practices as they appear in the Confucian text the Lunyu ([characters omitted] ). It is argued that xue is a process of developing and expressing virtuosity and artistry in the "arts of life," and that its practice was understood as a direct participation in the creative development of nature. The significance of such a concept of learning for contemporary educational philosophy is discussed in conclusion.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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