Leading Through the Quagmire

Drawing from the writings of John Dewey <I>Leading Through the Quagmire</I> advocates his notion that democracy is an appropriate response to the multitude of conflicting interests needs and values in educational settings. Moreover Enomoto and Kramer propose an inquiry method to harness democratic ethics for engaging in fair deliberation and conflict resolution. This book provides the foundation for understanding tensions as well as the methods and applications to navigate through them. Stories and examples are provided to enable readers to understand such terms as <I>utilitarianism</I> <I>ethical tensions</I> <I>religious attitudes</I> and <I>eco-feminism</I> in meaningful ways.