About the book
2007 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title
Weaving together history, philosophy, and curriculum, Grappling with the Good offers a vision of public education in which students learn to engage respectfully with the diversity of beliefs about how to live together in society. Robert Kunzman argues that we can and should help students learn how to talk about religion and morality, and bring together our differing visions of life. He describes how such an approach might work in the K–12 setting, explores central philosophical principles, and shares his ongoing experiences and insights in helping students to \"grapple with the good.\"
Editions of Grappling with the Good
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791466858
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791466865
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791482056
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2007 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title
Weaving together history, philosophy, and curriculum, Grappling with the Good offers a vision of public education in which students learn to engage respectfully with the diversity of beliefs about how to live together in society. Robert Kunzman argues that we can and should help students learn how to talk about religion and morality, and bring together our differing visions of life. He describes how such an approach might work in the K–12 setting, explores central philosophical principles, and shares his ongoing experiences and insights in helping students to \"grapple with the good.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grappling with the Good about?
2007 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title
Weaving together history, philosophy, and curriculum, Grappling with the Good offers a vision of public education in which students learn to engage respectfully with the diversity of beliefs about how to live together in society. Robert Kunzman argues that we can and should help students learn how to talk about religion and morality, and bring together our differing visions of life. He describes how such an approach might work in the K–12 setting, explores central philosophical principles, and shares his ongoing experiences and insights in helping students to \"grapple with the good.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grappling with the Good?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Philosophy and theory of education
Where can I read a sample of Grappling with the Good?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791466858
How long is Grappling with the Good and how many pages does it have?
Grappling with the Good has 182 page(s)
Is Grappling with the Good part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, The Philosophy of Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grappling with the Good?
Robert Kunzman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Grappling with the Good is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791466858) and paperback(ISBN 9780791466865) and pdf(ISBN 9780791482056)
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