TY - JOUR
T1 - On the significance of 'World 3' for the depersonalization of inquiry and the democratization of education
AU - ROWBOTTOM, Darrell Patrick
PY - 2006/6/1
Y1 - 2006/6/1
N2 - This article explores the practical significance of the notion of ‘World 3’ – a domain of abstract entities – for inquiry and education. First, it explains how ‘objectifying’ our thoughts and statements, viz. treating them as if they are objective, can help in inquiry to: promote impartiality towards ideas on the basis of their source and the manner in which they are presented; enable more effective communication; and encourage wider participation in debates. Second, the article examines how ‘objectification’ can be useful in group learning scenarios, insofar as these involve group inquiry.
AB - This article explores the practical significance of the notion of ‘World 3’ – a domain of abstract entities – for inquiry and education. First, it explains how ‘objectifying’ our thoughts and statements, viz. treating them as if they are objective, can help in inquiry to: promote impartiality towards ideas on the basis of their source and the manner in which they are presented; enable more effective communication; and encourage wider participation in debates. Second, the article examines how ‘objectification’ can be useful in group learning scenarios, insofar as these involve group inquiry.
UR - http://commons.ln.edu.hk/sw_master/2714
M3 - Journal Article (refereed)
SN - 1743-4912
VL - 2
SP - 21
EP - 29
JO - Learning for Democracy
JF - Learning for Democracy
IS - 2
ER -