Introduction: Mythic Consciousness and Philosophy Philosophy is commonly misunderstood as one subject among many that you might take up in school; it is often confounded with whatever…
Introduction In an earlier article (Steel 2004), I drew attention to the importance of descent imagery in the Symposium for building a more complete understanding of the…
All I had in all my classes were jocks trying to make up credit, you know? You know that feeling? They weren’t there to learn at all.…
A number of years ago, I abandoned a secure, well-paying high school teaching position and took up a job picking litter for the city’s Roads Department. At…
This short, informal bit of writing is inspired by a former high school student of mine who has, for the last number of years, devoted her working…
Stating the Problem Academic research in the field of assessment is replete with thoughtful analysis designed to offer us a multitude of ways to improve both our…
The Trend towards Marginalizing Philosophy “Philosophy of Education” or “Education Foundations” is not regularly offered as a core course in most B. Ed. Programs today. The eradication…
Teacher Education and the Pursuit of Wisdom: A Practical Guide for Education Philosophy Courses. Sean Steel. New York: Peter Lang, 2018. Teacher Education and the Pursuit…
The Pursuit of Wisdom and Happiness in Education: Historical Sources and Contemplative Practices. Sean Steel. Albany, NY: SUNY Press, 2014. Aimed at primary and secondary school…
He knew in advance what O'Brien would say. That the Party did not seek power for its own ends, but only for the good of the majority.…