A Primer for Philosophy and Education edition by Samuel D Rocha Religion Spirituality eBooks
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"Sam Rocha's primer reminds me of a French adage la philo descends dans la rue--philosophy comes to the street. Rocha's little book can be read and talked about, with profit, on the street, in the home, in the school, in the garden, anywhere the human heart beats and the human mind thinks."
--David T. Hansen, Weinburg Professor in the History and Philosophy of Education, Teachers College Columbia University
"Rocha gives us a compelling experience of first-hand philosophizing, in which the ordinary is shown in its powerful features, and the discipline of philosophy of education reclaims its necessity."
--Cristina Cammarano, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Salisbury University
"Rocha's illustrated primer is an eye-opening introduction to the philosophy of education. And, unlike too many illustrated texts, its pen and ink drawings are a thought provoking complement to this highly readable introduction."
--David Mosley, Professor of Philosophy, Bellarmine University
"An elegantly written invitation to students and the general reader to a frame of mind where one is ready to learn from and think about philosophy and education. Sam Rocha calls us all back, in heart-felt yet precise prose, to philosophy's ancient role of dialogue, wonder, and reflection. A joy to read and treasure."
--AG Rud, Distinguished Professor, Washington State University
"A charming and clearly written introduction to the philosophy of education, inspired by the writings of William James."
--Graham Harman, Associate Provost for Research Administration and Professor of Philosophy, The American University in Cairo
Sam Rocha is an academic, author, and musician. His interests involve and revolve—and evolve—around philosophy, music, and religion. He is an assistant professor of philosophy of education at the University of British Columbia, a blogger at “Patheos Catholic,” book reviews editor for Studies in Philosophy and Education, and a section editor for Syndicate Theology. His most recent book is A Primer for Philosophy and Education (Cascade Books, 2014) and two more are forthcoming in 2015 and 2016 Folk Phenomenology Education, Study, and the Human Person (Pickwick Publications) and A Phenomenology of the Poor An Introduction to Ivan Illich (Cascade Books). Rocha has also released an EP and LP Freedom for Love (2011) and Late to Love (2014).
A Primer for Philosophy and Education edition by Samuel D Rocha Religion Spirituality eBooks
Whereas Dr. Rocha’s book began with self-examination, I oddly find I should do the same before giving a review. I am an odd duck; a teacher who was first trained in Philosophy, and later returned for Education. I have also followed Dr. Rocha since his days at Wabash College, which means I am familiar with his work. This said, not much could have prepared me for the profound simplicity of “A Primer for Philosophy and Education.” My review will consist of areas that jumped out as I read.1.) First hand Philosophy. Rocha commented how Philosophy in higher education is mainly second hand. I have always found it odd how I received my degree by virtually doing third hand work (commenting on commenters). Considering Rocha’s work is itself Philosophy, then what do colleges have to fear? Shouldn’t the practice of philosophy have everything to gain?
2.) School. Rocha distinguishes education and schooling. I could not agree more! As a teacher, I constantly encounter students who will sacrifice an original thought for a grade. Education, as Rocha defines it, is something pure that cannot be bought with a textbook. I only wish he would have gone one step further and given a paragraph on education as an aesthetic offering!
3.) Higher ideals. Rocha uses love and courage as starting points for education. These are convictions we can spend our entire lives fighting for. If we, as teachers and philosophers, were to be motivated by these values, then perhaps we might fight the tide of school. Government standards are arbitrary and fleeting; love and courage never go out of fashion.
4.) Down with Blooms! As a student of Philosophy who became a teacher, my “taxonomy” is knowledge and understanding. Period. Considering how most teachers swoon around Bloom’s Sacred Taxonomy, I found it refreshing to see the only two standards that matter. School could learn from this!
If you are a curious buyer, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. Do not take its simplicity lightly, for you can read straight through and miss the point. As a Primer, its value is defined by its return to first principles—to those standards which cannot be measured on any “test.” Philosophy and Education should work together in harmony. I fully plan on returning to this book for years and years to come.
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A Primer for Philosophy and Education edition by Samuel D Rocha Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Sometimes I forget that my primary task as a mother is to educate my children. I get so caught up in trying to keep the house clean, the budget balanced, the bills paid, the bottoms cleaned, the blog updated, the bread baked, and the chicken stock simmering that I neglect my most important duty as a mother answering all those questions that begin with, "why, Mommy?" I'm with my kids all day long. I am their primary and often sole conduit to the Great World Beyond. It is my sacred duty to guide them there, to teach them about life, the universe, and everything...even if it means being honest sometimes and saying, "I don't know the answer to that. Let's find it together."
That requires a willingness to live in the present, instead of brushing off questions with promises to answer them later. The reality is, I won't remember the question and neither will the kids. It requires a willingness to love my kids and to love knowledge. It requires a willingness to keep learning myself, not as a means to an end, but as an end in itself.
It's really easy to lose sight of that in the grueling, sticky abyss of mothering lots of young children. But these formative years are crucial if I want to instill a deep love of truth in my kids. Sam's Primer for Philosophy and Education has been a flashpoint for me, a reminder not only of what I'm supposed to be doing, but of how I'm supposed to be doing it.
I truly think this is a book that everyone should read, but it will especially hit home with mothers, whether you homeschool or conventional school or unschool. It's something I've turned back to several times already and will continue to keep handy. It's something my kids will be reading, probably multiple times. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
-Calah Alexander (signed in under my husband's name, sorry!)
This is a wonderful book about how to approach the philosophy of education as a student, and even about how to be a student of any topic. Professor Rocha wrote this book especially for his own students, as he explains in the preface for the first edition, but I think the book is relevant to any and all students.
I reluctantly give the book 1 star to alert other readers that this is NOT a book about the philosophy of education (or philosophy and education). Instead, it is only a PRIMER, as it says in the title and as Prof Rocha explains in the book. Prof Rocha intends this book to motivate his students to think deeply about their studies, which is clearly a laudable aim, and I think one that he achieves in this book. He intends his students to read this book before they read or study anything in the philosophy of education, so the book does not really contain anything about the philosophy of education, itself.
The book has a laudable aim, is clear about its aim, and achieves it. It deserves a high rating for that, but the book's aim is not relevant to me, so I give it a low rating relative to my personal interests and to flag the unique nature of the book to other readers looking for a book on the philosophy of education.
I would not have had this problem if had allowed a larger sample of the book on my kindle app. The sample did not give me enough (not even the first page of the first chapter) to properly understand what this book was really about.
This book provides a beautiful description of education and philosophy. Clear and plain language, with illustrative metaphors, reveal where education and philosophy begin Love.
This book goes far beyond being a primer for studying philosophy and education but a primer for living life.
a very good Book short but concise
Whereas Dr. Rocha’s book began with self-examination, I oddly find I should do the same before giving a review. I am an odd duck; a teacher who was first trained in Philosophy, and later returned for Education. I have also followed Dr. Rocha since his days at Wabash College, which means I am familiar with his work. This said, not much could have prepared me for the profound simplicity of “A Primer for Philosophy and Education.” My review will consist of areas that jumped out as I read.
1.) First hand Philosophy. Rocha commented how Philosophy in higher education is mainly second hand. I have always found it odd how I received my degree by virtually doing third hand work (commenting on commenters). Considering Rocha’s work is itself Philosophy, then what do colleges have to fear? Shouldn’t the practice of philosophy have everything to gain?
2.) School. Rocha distinguishes education and schooling. I could not agree more! As a teacher, I constantly encounter students who will sacrifice an original thought for a grade. Education, as Rocha defines it, is something pure that cannot be bought with a textbook. I only wish he would have gone one step further and given a paragraph on education as an aesthetic offering!
3.) Higher ideals. Rocha uses love and courage as starting points for education. These are convictions we can spend our entire lives fighting for. If we, as teachers and philosophers, were to be motivated by these values, then perhaps we might fight the tide of school. Government standards are arbitrary and fleeting; love and courage never go out of fashion.
4.) Down with Blooms! As a student of Philosophy who became a teacher, my “taxonomy” is knowledge and understanding. Period. Considering how most teachers swoon around Bloom’s Sacred Taxonomy, I found it refreshing to see the only two standards that matter. School could learn from this!
If you are a curious buyer, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. Do not take its simplicity lightly, for you can read straight through and miss the point. As a Primer, its value is defined by its return to first principles—to those standards which cannot be measured on any “test.” Philosophy and Education should work together in harmony. I fully plan on returning to this book for years and years to come.
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