Dialectics of Knowing strengthens the philosophical basis of formal education that has been weakened by neoliberalism over the past thirty years. This book will help scholars and practitioners to transform their education theories and practices in ways that encourage democracy, emancipation, social action, culture, inquiry and creativity.

Dr Neil Hooley is an Honorary Fellow in the College of Arts and Education, Victoria University Melbourne. He has interests in Democracy and Social Justice, Philosophy of Education, Pragmatism, Critical Theory and Action Research. He supports recognition, respect and reconciliation between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Australia.

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About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgements

Dedication: John Dewey

Poem: Intellect

PART I: Looking Backwards, Looking Forwards

1. Materialism and Dialectics

2. Science and Humanities as Praxis

3. Intersubjective Praxis

4. Living with Ethical Conduct

PART II: Looking Inwards, Looking Outwards

5. Subjectification: How We Are

6. Thinking about Consciousness

7. Language, Thought and Creativity

8. Thinking in Social and Technological Environments

PART III: Looking to the Earth, Looking to the Sky

9. Indigenous Philosophy and Knowledge

10. Feminism and Education

11. Bricolage: Practitioner Knowledge and Research

12. Dialectics of Democracy, Citizenry, Knowing: A Letter to Those Who Would Act and Teach

References

Index