Letter to the Editor |
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| Authors: | Carolyn Williams |
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| Institution: | University of Western Sydney , Nepean |
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| Abstract: | Problematic emotional dynamics in progressive adult learning environments, particularly those between teachers and students, have been the subject of some discussion in adult education literature. In this paper, I eschew psychological explanations in favour of one which locates the genesis of many of the problems we experience as adult educators in the contradictions inherent in radical humanist and feminist educational philosophy. I offer an initial analysis, based on a feminist critique of the dualistic construction of traditional Western philosophy, and propose a starting point for problem‐solving and further thought on the issues raised. The paper points to an urgent need to rethink radical humanist and feminist teaching practice and philosophy in light of these problematic experiences. |
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