Exploring Well-Being in Schools

<p>Can 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.</p><p>With 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</p><p>* Examining religious and secular views of human fulfilment and of a meaningful life.</p><p>* Analysing the appeal of celebrity wealth and consumerism to so</p><p>many of our children.</p><p>* Asking what role pleasure success autonomy work</p><p>life-planning and worthwhile activities play in children's flourishing.</p><p>* Showing how proposals to encourage children's well-being impact on schools' aims and learning arrangements.</p><p>Whether 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.</p>