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Author:   Israel Scheffler
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.300kg
ISBN:  

9780415581318

ISBN 10:   0415581311
Pages:   142
Publication Date:   01 July 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Human Nature and Value A. Potential in Practice and its Myths B. Human Nature and Potential C. Normative Assumptions: Values Studied and Values Presupposed Part 2: Potential: A Conceptual Framework A. Introduction B. Philosophical Backgrounds C. Reconstructions of Potential D. Potential as Capacity to Become E. Potential as Propensity to Become F. Potential as Capability to Become G. Interrelations of the Three Concepts of Potential Part 3: The Framework: Applied and Illustrated A. Introduction B. Capacity and Potential C. Propensity and Development D. Capability and Choice E. Coda: Demythologising Potential Part 4: The Education of Policy-Makers A. Introduction B. Beyond Technique C. Policy and People D. Policy and Reflexivity E. Policy and Time F. Policy, History and Value

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