#16986
Mentioned in 2 episodes

The end of education

Book • 1995
In 'The End of Education', Neil Postman critiques the current state of American education, arguing that schools have lost their purpose and are overly focused on economic utility and consumerism.

He proposes alternative narratives, such as 'Spaceship Earth' and 'The American Experiment', to inspire and unify students.

Postman emphasizes the importance of shared narratives in creating a cohesive public through education.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by
undefined
Robert Hackett
, quoting Neil Postman's view on the importance of history in learning.
235 snips
Read Write Own: A New Era
Mentioned by
undefined
Daniel O’Mullane
as an example of work discussing the proper ends that education should serve.
13 snips
Education Is About Forming Souls, Not Filling Brains – Fr. Daniel O'Mullane

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app