Description
Academics often speak about love for their subject, mathematicians discuss their love for figures and numbers, and elementary school teachers speak about their love of children. As multidimensional as love is, it is often a taboo subject relative to teachers and students. In Love and Compassion, John P. Miller explores different forms of love, including self-love, the love of others, compassion, the love of learning, and cosmic love, and how these dimensions of love have the potential to improve education.
Love and Compassion is both a practical and conceptual work, and will interest those involved in the study and practise of holistic and contemplative education. In addition to the seven dimensions of love, Miller's evaluation includes nonviolent action, the love of beauty, and how they are crucial to the practise of teaching.
About the Author
John P. Miller is a professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at the University of Toronto.
Reviews
"Miller's text should inspire educators at all levels to consider the role of love and compassion in their work."
-- J. F. Heberle * Choice Vol 55:12: August 2018 *Book Information
ISBN 9781487522575
Author John P. Miller
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint University of Toronto Press
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm
