Might Diversity also be Ontological? Considering Heidegger, Spinoza and Indigeneity in Educative Practice

By considering the work and words of some Anishinaabe Elders, Heidegger, and Spinoza we argue that these point at another state of being, a different ontological position, from the one most broadly expressed in modern western culture and in its schools. We call this state attentive receptivity. Whil...

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Published in:Encounters in Theory and History of Education
Main Authors: Beeman, Chris, Blenkinsop, Sean
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Language:English
Published: Queen’s University 2008
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spelling ftqueensunivojs:oai:library.queensu.ca/ojs:article/648 2023-05-15T13:28:52+02:00 Might Diversity also be Ontological? Considering Heidegger, Spinoza and Indigeneity in Educative Practice Podría Considerarse el Concepto de Diversidad como Ontológico? Analisis de Heidegger, Spinoza, y la Indigeneidad en la Práctica Educativa La Diversité Pourrait-elle aussi être Ontologique? Heidegger, Spinoza et l’Indigénat dans la Pratique Éducative Beeman, Chris Blenkinsop, Sean 2008-10-24 application/pdf https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/encounters/article/view/648 eng eng Queen’s University https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/encounters/article/view/648/2205 https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/encounters/article/view/648 Encounters in Theory and History of Education; Vol. 9 (2008); 95-107 Encuentros en Teoría e Historia de la Educación; Vol. 9 (2008); 95-107 Rencontres en Théorie et Histoire de l'Éducation; Vol. 9 (2008); 95-107 2560-8371 1494-4936 diversidad indígenas ontología epistemología ecología Heidegger Spinoza diversity indigenous ontology epistemology ecology ontologie indigène diversité épistémologie info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion 2008 ftqueensunivojs 2023-02-05T19:11:24Z By considering the work and words of some Anishinaabe Elders, Heidegger, and Spinoza we argue that these point at another state of being, a different ontological position, from the one most broadly expressed in modern western culture and in its schools. We call this state attentive receptivity. While leaving the door open for still other states of being, we sketch in some key conditions and qualities including its interdependence with the more-than-human world. We argue that the condition of attentive receptivity can be seen as a different ontological position because of fundamental differences in what is understood and enacted as self, place, community, and the environment. We also think that accompanying arguments for different ways of knowing imply a different way of being. Through this reflexively coupled loop of ontology and epistemology we end by suggesting that education, if it is serious about diversity, would do well to consider both ontology and epistemology in creating a truly diverse education. Nosotros defendemos que las palabras y trabajos realizados por los ancianos "Augama Anishinaabe" suponen otra forma del ser, una posición ontológica distinta de la habitualmente expresada en la cultura occidental moderna y sus escuelas. Proponemos llamar a este estado "receptividad atenta". Para fundamentar esta expresión recurrimos a autores como Spinoza y Heidegger. Los principales rasgos de esta "receptividad atenta" Incluyen la interdependencia con el mundo no humano. La "receptividad atenta" puede ser vista como un ontología alternativa, debido a las diferencias fundamentales en torno al lugar que juegan en ella la comunidad y el medioambiente. Igualmente creemos que las diferentes formas de conocimiento existentes también apuntan a una diferente forma de ser. A través de este bucle compuesto de reflexiones ontológicas y epistemológicas, sugerimos que si las instituciones educativas desean abordar seriamente las cuestiones de la diversidad, deberían incluir en los nuevos enfoques educativos asuntos ... Article in Journal/Newspaper anishina* Queen's University, Ontario: OJS@Queen's University Encounters in Theory and History of Education 9 95 107
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indígenas
ontología
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Heidegger
Spinoza
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indigène
diversité
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épistémologie
Beeman, Chris
Blenkinsop, Sean
Might Diversity also be Ontological? Considering Heidegger, Spinoza and Indigeneity in Educative Practice
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indígenas
ontología
epistemología
ecología
Heidegger
Spinoza
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indigenous
ontology
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ecology
ontologie
indigène
diversité
épistémologie
description By considering the work and words of some Anishinaabe Elders, Heidegger, and Spinoza we argue that these point at another state of being, a different ontological position, from the one most broadly expressed in modern western culture and in its schools. We call this state attentive receptivity. While leaving the door open for still other states of being, we sketch in some key conditions and qualities including its interdependence with the more-than-human world. We argue that the condition of attentive receptivity can be seen as a different ontological position because of fundamental differences in what is understood and enacted as self, place, community, and the environment. We also think that accompanying arguments for different ways of knowing imply a different way of being. Through this reflexively coupled loop of ontology and epistemology we end by suggesting that education, if it is serious about diversity, would do well to consider both ontology and epistemology in creating a truly diverse education. Nosotros defendemos que las palabras y trabajos realizados por los ancianos "Augama Anishinaabe" suponen otra forma del ser, una posición ontológica distinta de la habitualmente expresada en la cultura occidental moderna y sus escuelas. Proponemos llamar a este estado "receptividad atenta". Para fundamentar esta expresión recurrimos a autores como Spinoza y Heidegger. Los principales rasgos de esta "receptividad atenta" Incluyen la interdependencia con el mundo no humano. La "receptividad atenta" puede ser vista como un ontología alternativa, debido a las diferencias fundamentales en torno al lugar que juegan en ella la comunidad y el medioambiente. Igualmente creemos que las diferentes formas de conocimiento existentes también apuntan a una diferente forma de ser. A través de este bucle compuesto de reflexiones ontológicas y epistemológicas, sugerimos que si las instituciones educativas desean abordar seriamente las cuestiones de la diversidad, deberían incluir en los nuevos enfoques educativos asuntos ...
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