Praxialism: A Philosophical Foundation of Multicultural Education in a Democratic Society

The praxial philosophy of music education is proposed as a potential inclusive philosophical foundation of a multicultural education that broadly encompasses race, gender, religion, and people with disabilities. The praxial philosophy is grounded in the practice of multiple cultures by different peoples in a democratic society. Culture is viewed as a significant human engagement, which is necessary for the continuity of life. It upholds the equality of all cultures in their ability to sustain its people over a period of time. The central finding of this study is that the values of cultural recognition and inclusion underlie and drive the various historical movements that gave rise to and shaped the idea of multicultural education; those values are at the core of liberal democracy; and praxial philosophy is also grounded in those same values and therefore is a potential philosophical framework for multicultural education. The study contributes to the understanding of the philosophy and intellectual history of multicultural education.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Foundations of Education: Philosophy of Education

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Toledo

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Anosike, Philemon O., Sr.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Snauwaert, Dale

• Education Philosophy
• Multicultural Education
• Music Education
• African American Studies
• Education
• Educational Theory
• Ethnic Studies
• Minority and Ethnic Groups
• Teacher Education

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
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Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1365124962

OAI identifier oai:identifier

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