Philosophy East/West: Exploring Intersections between Educational and Contemplative Practices

This collection of scholarship examines the philosophy of education and contemplative studies, focusing on the intersection of mindfulness, evidence-based science, and wisdom traditions. It moves beyond simplistic East/West dichotomies to explore the diversity of wisdom traditions and investigates how mindfulness-based curricular interventions affect educational theory and practice. The work draws on insights from Western philosophers such as Heidegger, Levinas, and Foucault to situate contemplative practice within contemporary educational theory, emphasizing the importance of transcultural and intercultural approaches in the philosophy of education.

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Philosophy East/West showcases new scholarship in the philosophy of education and contemplative studies, paying particular attention to the intersection of mindfulness, evidence-based science, and wisdom traditions. Moves beyond simplistic explanations of “Eastern” and “Western” to explore the complexity and diversity of various wisdom traditions Investigates the effect of mindfulness-based curricular interventions on current educational theory and practice Uses insights from important Western philosophers—including Heidegger, Levinas, and Foucault—to situate contemplative practice within contemporary educational theory Emphasizes the importance of transcultural and intercultural approaches in the philosophy of education