To rise to the challenges of postmodern culture, Carlson argues, progressives will need to leave the safe harbors of what is familiar and comfortable. A new progressivism can only be forged of a fundamental re-thinking and re-mythologizing of democratic education. Drawing upon cultural studies perspectives, Carlson interrogates philosophy through p

Dennis Carlson is Senior Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Director of the Center for Education and Cultural Studies at Miami University of Ohio

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Lighting Up the Cave: Progressivism and the Ghost of Plato 3. Recognizing Ourselves: Hegel and the Master/Slave Struggle in Education 4. Zarathustra's Education: Nietzsche and Postmodern Progressivism 5. A Cyborg's Education: Heidegger and Eco-Progressivism 6. Leaving Safe Harbors Notes Index