Conroy, J. C. (2021) Chaos or coherence: future directions for moral education. Journal of Moral Education, 50(1), pp. 1-12. (doi: 10.1080/03057240.2020.1830578)
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Abstract
This introduction attempts to draw together the various threads which comprise this special issue and place them in the context of recent disruptions to the political order occasioned by the rise of populist politics, the resurgence of widespread racial tensions in a number of polities and the emergence of a global pandemic. Central to the challenges thrown up by these ‘events’ and a motive force has been the incremental advancement of libertarianism with its capacity to disorient and displace a more socially oriented liberalism. Together with a range of changes (some might argue enhancements) to our technological capacities this moves offer significant challenges to the advancement of a moral education that is sufficiently robust. The discussion moves from the development of historico-political readings of our present situation and challenge, moves through some important epistemic questions about truth-telling, integrity and sociality, and on to practical questions about the relationship between technology and personal moral capacities. This last challenge is explored with respect to the need to maintain the very analogue capacity of judgement in the face of a digitally mediated world. Moreover, this introduction also explores the structural and political challenges posed by narrow specialisation in the field of moral education, the evolution of bio-technology/materials and consciousness.
| Item Type: | Articles (Editorial) |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Culture wars, moral education, politics of education. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Conroy, Professor James |
| Authors: | Conroy, J. C. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Professional Learning and Leadership College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Educational Leadership & Policy |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Moral Education |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0305-7240 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1465-3877 |
| Published Online: | 25 November 2020 |
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