Philosophy East/West: Exploring Intersections between Educational and Contemplative Practices
Philosophy East West Exploring Intersections Between Educational and Contemplative Practices 2016 DOI: 10.1002/9781119147305 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | mindfulness-based curricular interventions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key points | Argues that mindfulness-based curricular interventions affect educational theory and practice, and that transcultural and intercultural approaches are important in the philosophy of education. |
Abstract
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
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mechanisms of mindfulness | 2005 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective | 2011 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness | 2012 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
Citations in the library
Cited by 4
- Teacher as Environment: The Embodiment of Heartfulness in Teaching Practice Libraries and Cultural Resources May 18, 2018
- The Divided Brain, Metaphysical Idealism, and Buddhist Mindfulness Practice Contemporary Buddhism July 1, 2023
- Mindfulness and contemplative approaches in education. Current Opinion in Psychology August 1, 2019
- Conclusion: The Reconstruction of ‘Education’ and the ‘Contemplative Turn’ Reconstructing 'Education' through Mindful Attention 2017