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ERIC Number: EJ1335047
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1472-9679
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Unsafe Safety: The Essence of Challenge and Experiential Education as Implicit Religion
Jirásek, Ivo
Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, v22 n1 p66-76 2022
In this paper I argue that every learning situation may be based on an implicitly religious essence. It may be visible in experiential education, which utilizes challenge, adventure, and other unsafe situations intentionally and purposely. According to Rudolf Otto, the sacred as well as religion is characterized by awe and trembling ("mysterium tremendum et fascinans"). Whenever I want to learn anything new, I enter into uncertainty. Just as a comfort zone, safety, and security are valid for high-risk situations or extreme sports, they are also legitimate for any learning situation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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