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Kieran Egan
educational philosopher and student of the classics, anthropology, cognitive psychology, and cultural history
The educated mind
Synopsis
Kieran Egan presents a new vision for the educational system, exploring how people learn. He suggests that specific 'intellectual tools,' like language and literacy, shape our understanding of the world. These tools create different kinds of comprehension: somatic, mythic, romantic, philosophical, and ironic. Egan offers practical ideas for changing teaching methods and curriculum to align with how children naturally learn.