Education for Human Flourishing: A Christian Perspective - Paperback

Education for Human Flourishing: A Christian Perspective - Paperback

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by Paul D. Spears (Author), Steven R. Loomis (Author)

Education is arguably the foundation for human flourishing within any society. What do distinctively Christian educators have to contribute within the broad framework of public education found in pluralist societies of the West? How can Christianteachers make their voices heard within an increasingly hostile environment where technique and pragmatism are firmly entrenched and religious views are often suspect?

Far from offering a thin patina of "niceness" spread over standard educational philosophy, Steven Loomis and Paul Spears set forth a vigorous Christian philosophy of education that seeks to transform the practice of education. Beginning with a robust view of human nature, they build a case for a decidedly Christian view of education that still rightfully takes its place within the marketplace of public education.

After surveying the history of educational philosophy, they offer a stimulating analysis of the information economy and its implications for education. This is followed by a concrete proposal for the teaching of social ethics, and finally by a delineation of issues and questions for educational practice, policy and leadership.

A must-read for all who are concerned for human flourishing througheducation.

The Christian Worldview Integration Series, edited by J. P. Moreland and Francis J. Beckwith, seeks to promote a robust personal and conceptual integration of Christian faith and learning, with textbooks focused on disciplines such as education, psychology, literature, politics, science, communications, biology, philosophy, and history.

Author Biography

Paul D. Spears (Ph.D., Claremont) is a philosopher of education within the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University. He teaches the liberal arts Socratically with a classical curriculum, lectures nationwide on educational philosophy and has been a contributing author to Foundations of Christian School Education.


Steven R. Loomis (Ph.D., Claremont) is a philosopher of education at Wheaton College in Illinois. He is coauthor (with Jacob P. Rodríguez) of C. S. Lewis: A Philosophy of Education and (with Jacob P. Rodríguez and JosephG. Weeres) of The Cost of Institutions: Information and Freedom in Expanding Economies.

Number of Pages: 251
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: September 23, 2009
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by Paul D. Spears (Author), Steven R. Loomis (Author)

Education is arguably the foundation for human flourishing within any society. What do distinctively Christian educators have to contribute within the broad framework of public education found in pluralist societies of the West? How can Christianteachers make their voices heard within an increasingly hostile environment where technique and pragmatism are firmly entrenched and religious views are often suspect?

Far from offering a thin patina of "niceness" spread over standard educational philosophy, Steven Loomis and Paul Spears set forth a vigorous Christian philosophy of education that seeks to transform the practice of education. Beginning with a robust view of human nature, they build a case for a decidedly Christian view of education that still rightfully takes its place within the marketplace of public education.

After surveying the history of educational philosophy, they offer a stimulating analysis of the information economy and its implications for education. This is followed by a concrete proposal for the teaching of social ethics, and finally by a delineation of issues and questions for educational practice, policy and leadership.

A must-read for all who are concerned for human flourishing througheducation.

The Christian Worldview Integration Series, edited by J. P. Moreland and Francis J. Beckwith, seeks to promote a robust personal and conceptual integration of Christian faith and learning, with textbooks focused on disciplines such as education, psychology, literature, politics, science, communications, biology, philosophy, and history.

Author Biography

Paul D. Spears (Ph.D., Claremont) is a philosopher of education within the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University. He teaches the liberal arts Socratically with a classical curriculum, lectures nationwide on educational philosophy and has been a contributing author to Foundations of Christian School Education.


Steven R. Loomis (Ph.D., Claremont) is a philosopher of education at Wheaton College in Illinois. He is coauthor (with Jacob P. Rodríguez) of C. S. Lewis: A Philosophy of Education and (with Jacob P. Rodríguez and JosephG. Weeres) of The Cost of Institutions: Information and Freedom in Expanding Economies.

Number of Pages: 251
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: September 23, 2009

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