Moral Education in the 21st Century

Offers insight into the challenges and promises of moral education from a variety of ethical perspectives.

Douglas W. Yacek (Edited by), Mark E. Jonas (Edited by), Kevin H. Gary (Edited by)

9781009170307, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 June 2023

300 pages
22.8 x 15.1 x 1.9 cm, 0.54 kg

'This book sets a new standard in discussions of moral education. It is accessible while maintaining scholarly rigor. It is respectful of classical truths while being urgently relevant to contemporary problems. It covers an ambitious breadth of topics while not sacrificing depth or attention to detail. The contributors of this volume have achieved something truly remarkable.' Bryan Warnick, Ohio State University, USA

Moral education is an enduring concern for societies committed to the value of justice and the wellbeing of children. What kind of moral guidance do young people need to navigate the social world today? Which theories, perspectives, values, and ideals are best suited for the task? This volume offers educators insight into both the challenges and promises of moral education from a variety of ethical perspectives. It introduces and analyses several important developments in ethics and moral psychology and discusses how some key moral problems can be addressed in contemporary classrooms. In doing so, Moral Education in the 21st Century helps readers develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of helping young people grow into moral agents and ethical people. As such, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of moral education, moral psychology, moral philosophy, ethics, educational theory, and philosophy of education will benefit from this volume.

1. Why moral education matters in the 21st century Douglas W. Yacek, Mark E. Jonas and Kevin H. Gary
Part I. Historical Insights for Contemporary Moral Education: 2. Plato's significance for moral education Mason Marshall
3. Neo-Aristotelianism and moral education Mark E. Jonas
4. Neoskepticism and moral education Massimo Pigliucci
5. Nietzsche and moral education Douglas W. Yacek
6. Neo-Kantianism and moral education James Scott Johnston
Part II. New Approaches to Moral Education: 7. Liberal authority and moral education Christopher Martin
8. The capability approach as a foundation for moral education Lorella Terzi
9. Recognition theory and moral education Franziska Felder and Heikki Ikäheimo
10. Practicing care ethics in the current context Colette Rabin
11. A non-ideal virtue theory and the centrality of education Nicholas C. Burbules
12. Pragmatist moral education Winston Thompson and Filiz Oskay
Part III. Responses to Contemporary Moral Problems: 13. Moral education in and for virtual spaces Rachel Siow Robertson and Matthew Kuan Johnson
14. The consumerist threat to education and democracy Trevor Norris
15. Moral education and deep disagreement Jacob Affolter
16. A character-based perspective on sexual ethics and sex education Kirsten Welch
17. The moral eclipse of boredom Kevin H. Gary.

Subject Areas: Educational psychology [JNC], Moral & social purpose of education [JNAM], Ethics & moral philosophy [HPQ]