On the significance of 'World 3' for the depersonalization of inquiry and the democratization of education
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Learning for Democracy
Publication Date
6-1-2006
Volume
2
Issue
2
First Page
21
Last Page
29
Abstract
This article explores the practical significance of the notion of ‘World 3’ – a domain of abstract entities – for inquiry and education. First, it explains how ‘objectifying’ our thoughts and statements, viz. treating them as if they are objective, can help in inquiry to: promote impartiality towards ideas on the basis of their source and the manner in which they are presented; enable more effective communication; and encourage wider participation in debates. Second, the article examines how ‘objectification’ can be useful in group learning scenarios, insofar as these involve group inquiry.
Print ISSN
17434912
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2006 Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Rowbottom, D. P. (2006). On the significance of 'World 3' for the depersonalization of inquiry and the democratization of education. Learning for Democracy, 2(2), 21-29.