From the Japanese word meaning to create value, this book presents a fresh perspective on the question of the ultimate purpose of education. Mixing American pragmatism and the Buddhist philosophy of respect for all life, the goal of Soka education is the lifelong happiness of the learner. Rather than offering practical classroom techniques, this book speaks to the emotional heart of both the teacher and the student. With input from philosophers and activists from several cultures, it advances the conviction that the true purpose of education is to create a peaceful world and to develop the individual character of each student in order to achieve that goal. This revised edition contains four new chapters that further elaborate on how to unlock self-motivated learning and how to empower the learner to make a difference in their communities and the world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Middleway Press
ISBN-10
0977924556
ISBN-13
9780977924554
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103981511
Product Key Features
Author
Daisaku Ikeda
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education & Teaching
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
303g
Height
215mm
Width
139mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Santa Monica
Spine
15mm
Author Biography
Daisaku Ikeda is the president of the Soka Gakkai International, a lay Buddhist association pursuing the values of peace, culture, and education. He is the author of Choose Hope , For the Sake of Peace , and On Being Human .