{"product_id":"9788497426053","title":"Paideia","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaideia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Paideia\" brings together a selection of fundamental texts by Plato on education, the formation of the soul, and the construction of the ideal citizen. This work proposes a journey through Platonic thought from a pedagogical perspective, addressing key concepts such as virtue, knowledge, justice, and the role of the teacher. At a time when educational models are being revised, Plato's perspective remains fully relevant as a source of critical reflection for those seeking to understand the philosophical foundations of teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work compiles key passages from Platonic dialogues that address education as a process of transformation of the soul. Through texts extracted from works such as \"The Republic,\" \"Meno,\" or \"Phaedrus,\" the reader discovers the Platonic conception of paideia: a formative path that goes beyond mere technical instruction to orient itself toward virtue, truth, and the common good. Plato examines the role of the teacher as a guide, the nature of knowledge, and the importance of justice in the formation of the citizen, offering a profound reflection on the ultimate purpose of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEducation as a process of forming the soul and ascending toward true knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVirtue and its relationship with knowledge: Platonic moral intellectualism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the teacher as a midwife and guide in the discovery of truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual and collective justice as the ultimate end of civic education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of educational models based on empty rhetoric and opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is intended for students and professionals of philosophy and pedagogy, as well as teachers, educators, and any reader interested in the theoretical foundations of education. It is also of great value to those who wish to delve into Platonic thought from a thematic and applied perspective, beyond reading the complete dialogues in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA systematic and accessible vision of Plato's educational thought through his original texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools for critically reflecting on the goals of contemporary education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA curated selection of fragments that facilitates the study and understanding of Platonic paideia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical keys to understanding the relationship between knowledge, virtue, and citizenship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bridge between classical philosophy and current debates on educational models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Plato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Biblioteca Nueva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LIBRARY OF THE NEW EDUCATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: September 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 277 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Platonic anthology is especially relevant for the contemporary reader interested in rethinking the foundations of education from a philosophical perspective. The selection of texts allows one to approach Plato's thought in a thematic and coherent way, facilitating the understanding of complex concepts without losing philological rigor. Its paperback format makes it manageable for study and reference, while the quality of the Biblioteca Nueva edition ensures a reliable text. A reference work for those looking to classical philosophy for tools to interrogate the present state of education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIBLIOTECA NUEVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406690017627,"sku":"9788497426053","price":12.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849742605.jpg?v=1781837890","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497426053","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}