When I think about Aspects one of the things I typically visualize is a suspension bridge, that is: intersecting strands working together to make, hold up, sustain a bridge. So, what is an Aspect? Andrew Basden writes that Dooyeweerd never really gave a definition, rather … Read More →
Category Archives: Dissertation
On the Structure of the Family
Many Home-Based Education advocates argue that Educational activity of minor children is properly and uniquely located in the family. They thus imply that School, or any educational entity not family-based, is non-normative. In contrast, some School advocates argue that the School is a product of … Read More →
Toward a Dissertation
I met with my advisor today, Dr. Leila Villaverde. I need to start forming a dissertation committee. In order to do that, I need to have a sense of what I’m going to study. I’m still interested in Reformational Philosophy, but am intimidated. Dooyeweerd feels … Read More →
Schools Logically Qualified
As Basden notes, Dooyeweerd did not elaborate much on learning and education. One problem is that Dooyeweerd himself did not seem to discuss learning. The word ‘Learning’ does not appear in his index, and ‘Education’ only three times, all within the context of his discussion … Read More →