I have recently started reading a very pragmatic book: “Ethics for Amador” by Fernando Savater. In the prologue, Savater tells his son Amador, among other things, he wants them both to profit from this reading-writing experience, and adds he has decided to write his thoughts on paper since he believes his child will feel much more relaxed to react, not having to put up with never-ending adults speech.
What immediately called my attention is the fact that it is not the typical book which contains boring theoretical concepts. As a matter of fact, I thought I would have to learn endless definitions and specific vocabulary by heart. On the contrary, the book draws a parallel between Savater´s personal view on what he considers ethical behaviour and a concrete example taken from any adolescent’s life. Addressing directly to his son through everyday language and situations, Savater also expresses how necessary ethics is, not only in any course of studies, but in our lives as well.
I have the feeling that, by the end of the book, Savater will have succeeded in showing that we should all be capable of free thinking when making choices, a practice which will affect our course of actions and true self constantly.
By Miriam Rodriguez
What immediately called my attention is the fact that it is not the typical book which contains boring theoretical concepts. As a matter of fact, I thought I would have to learn endless definitions and specific vocabulary by heart. On the contrary, the book draws a parallel between Savater´s personal view on what he considers ethical behaviour and a concrete example taken from any adolescent’s life. Addressing directly to his son through everyday language and situations, Savater also expresses how necessary ethics is, not only in any course of studies, but in our lives as well.
I have the feeling that, by the end of the book, Savater will have succeeded in showing that we should all be capable of free thinking when making choices, a practice which will affect our course of actions and true self constantly.
By Miriam Rodriguez
(aviso antipedagogico y prologo)
3 comments:
I think we all have our expectations Mir,or even pre conceptions of what the subject would be like. It is extremely important to leave aside those pre-judgments so that we start thinking critically, being open-minded and learn to accept new experiences!!!!!!!!!
Any ideas about where your expectations came from, Miriam? Whatever the answer is, my experience tells me many students share them! ;-)
Also, have you wondered how this book is supposed to contribute to your teacher development? Or is it just a private dialogue between father and son, in your view?
Interesting to read you passionately believe in free will from the very beginning of our course, I can already hear your voice when we get to discussing this topic!
Love,
Gladys
I think I have been able to connect this book and our teaching in my third post.
Miriam
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