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1	Multi-Cultural Model of Relational Personhood and Implementing Philosophy for Children (P4C): A Refusal of the Illusion of Individualism in America Burnett, Aron J 01 January 2015 (has links) The goal of this thesis is to influence a re-evaluation of self conceptions in America in order to influence an alternative relational understanding of one’s self and others. This thesis begins based on the premise that individualism is a prominent aspect of American societies meaning its member’s understandings of their selves are self-centered, often non-empathetic, and in general more concerned with their own lives than that of others. The first half of this thesis is dedicated analyzing the American situation through an analysis of the sources of individualism and proving that individualism is actually an illusion that individuals falsely believe in. American Pragmatists John Dewey and George Herbert Mead are primarily discussed to offer a more socially oriented understanding of the self that begins the process of this thesis in defending a relational model of selfhood. The second half of this thesis introduces Ancient Chinese philosophy where the relationally constituted model of self is thoroughly fleshed out. An analysis of Confucian and Daoist philosophy is given to explain those traditions unique vocabulary and drastic differences from traditional Western theories of morality and self-understanding. The third half of this thesis uses an hybrid self conception derived from a combination of Pragmatist and Chinese thought to argue the Philosophy For Children (P4C) pedagogical model is the medium in which Americans can learn to re-evaluate their selves starting with educating their children. P4C is shown to be itself a model of relationality where children begin from younger ages to be more other-focused, empathetic, and communally involved. Thesis University of North Florida UNF Relational Personhood Confucianism Asian Philosophy American Pragmatism Individualism Ethics and Political Philosophy Other Philosophy Philosophy
2	Consciousness and the Demands of Personhood: Intersubjectivity and Second-Person Ethics Gallagher, Christine Marie 09 July 2012 (has links) No description available. Ethics Medical Ethics Philosophy Womens Studies intersubjectivity relational personhood moral standing feminism second-persons ethics pregnancy abortion animism consciousness fetus fetal rights animals Stawarska Baier Korsgaard Sartre Trevarthen Buber

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Multi-Cultural Model of Relational Personhood and Implementing Philosophy for Children (P4C): A Refusal of the Illusion of Individualism in America

Consciousness and the Demands of Personhood: Intersubjectivity and Second-Person Ethics