Education and Being: A Reflection of Thomas Merton's Life.
Overview & Synopsis
Discusses the significance of Thomas Merton's life and work for education. Describes Merton as a Trappist monk who originally sought spiritual self-containment through monastic life only to reemerge to participate in the world through his writings. Suggests that Merton's contribution to education is the idea of orienting education along spiritual and ontological lines. (DK)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Education and Being: A Reflection of Thomas Merton's Life. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Prete, Thomas Del |
| Subject & Discipline | Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1992 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-91552 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |