{"product_id":"exploring-well-being-in-schools-1","title":"Exploring Well-Being in Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan we teach others how to lead a fulfilling life? The notion of personal well-being has recently shot up the political and educational agendas, placing the child's well-being at the heart of the school’s task.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his renowned talent for distilling the most complex of philosophical arguments into accessible laymen's terms, John White addresses the maze of issues surrounding well-being, bringing clarity to this dissension and confusion. This accessible book expertly guides you through the conflicting perspectives on well-being found in the educational world by\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Examining religious and secular views of human fulfilment and of a meaningful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Analysing the appeal of celebrity, wealth and consumerism to so\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emany of our children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Asking what role pleasure, success, autonomy, work,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elife-planning and worthwhile activities play in children's flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Showing how proposals to encourage children's well-being impact on schools' aims and learning arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you have little background in education and philosophy or are reading as a teacher, student or policy maker, this engaging book will take you right to the heart of these critical issues. It will leave you with a sharply-focused picture of a remodelled educational system fit for our new millennium, committed to helping every child to enjoy a fulfilling life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55279564030296,"sku":"9780415603478","price":173.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415603478.jpg?v=1769106624","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/exploring-well-being-in-schools-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}