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ERIC Number: EJ1390084
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0039-3746
EISSN: EISSN-1573-191X
Inoculative Education
Sidorkin, Alexander M.
Studies in Philosophy and Education, v42 n5 p469-480 Sep 2023
This paper advocates for a shift from insular paternalism to developmental paternalism in education, contending that students' engagement with erroneous ideas is crucial for building the ability to resist harmful notions and support democracy. The proposed inoculative approach exposes students to problematic ideas, guiding them through the process of overcoming these beliefs using the pedagogy of relation. The author employs behavioral economics to explore the shortcomings of insular paternalism and the early Christian notion of metanoia to explain the importance of changing one's mind. This developmentally-informed approach fosters rational thinking and curbs extremist ideologies. The paper asserts that prioritizing an inoculative approach over an insulatory one equips students to navigate the complexities of the modern world and uphold democratic values.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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