著者

中村 夕衣

出版者

京都大学

雑誌

京都大学高等教育研究 (ISSN:13414836)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.14, pp.133-144, 2008-12-01

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In this paper, I explore the philosophy of Richard Rorty in terms of its criticism of universities and university education. His idea of a university education is developed especially in relation to what he calls "individuation," and this is based on his view of philosophy in a time of "post-philosophy," i.e., based on a conception of philosophy as edification. In this context, the importance attached to "conversation" can clearly be seen; it is engaging in conversation that helps students become critical. In light of this, Rorty's position has been used to support the idea of citizenship education or multicultural education. While such educational practices typically emphasize the importance of conversation, however, they typically do this without considering what it is to read texts within a university education. Rorty has also discussed the significance of reading texts in his 1996 essay, "The Inspirational Value of Great Works of Literature." Reading this paper in light of his criticism of both the cultural left and analytical philosophy makes it possible to better see the difficulties that confront universities in the post-philosophy period, the period with which Rorty is most concerned. Furthermore, this paper creates a way of addressing the question of what it means to read such texts during this period.

著者

中村 夕衣

出版者

一般社団法人日本教育学会

雑誌

教育学研究 (ISSN:03873161)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.75, no.1, pp.1-12[含 英語文要旨], 2008-03

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本稿では、『アメリカン・マインドの閉塞』の著者として知られるアラン・ブルームの大学論について考察する。これまでブルームの大学論は、保守主義の立場から展開される西欧中心主義的な議論、あるいは過去の大学文化を取り戻そうとする懐古主義的な議論と見なされ、批判されることが多かった。本稿では、そうした諸批判を検討しつつ、ブルームの大学論がポストモダンを経た現在でも意義深いものであることを明らかにする。彼の描く大学の歴史は、中世に起源をもつとされる通説とは異なり、近代、とくに啓蒙主義以降の「哲学」との関連で展開されている。近代に誕生した「大学」は、啓蒙主義の企ての限界が露呈するなかで解体を余儀なくされた。啓蒙主義の限界がどこにあり、またその後の大学はどのような歩みを経て現代に辿り着いたのか。独自の哲学史観のうえで展開されるブルームの大学論を読み解き、「哲学の場としての大学」の可能性を模索する。

著者

中村 夕衣

出版者

京都大学大学院教育学研究科

雑誌

京都大学大学院教育学研究科紀要 (ISSN:13452142)

巻号頁・発行日

no.54, pp.331-344, 2008

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A prevalent and important problem existed regarding the students indifference to learn at the universities. Allan Bloom discussed this problem in The Closing of the American Mind in 1987. Focused on his ideas, we studied this problem. He found that the indifference of his students was caused by two things. On the one hand, they had lost their standard to interpret things, for the power of convention had declined. Therefore they needed to try to create values themselves to be committed. On the other hand, they were inclined to be open to every value, lifestyle, and culture. Bloom pointed out that it had been the only moral postulate that they had believed in. They tended to refuse to judge the values of others. Bloom saw the idea of relativism in their attitudes. He thought that both the causes were the obstacles in their quest for knowledge and certitude. He discussed the relation between this problem and the falling of Eros, which could compel a student to long for perfection. We will see the background of the indifference of the students as the falling of Eros in the present day.