Global Inequality and the Need for Compassion: Issues in Moral and Political Education.

Ruiz, Pedro Ortega; Minguez, Ramon

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Publication Date: 2001

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Global Inequality and the Need for Compassion: Issues in Moral and Political Education.

Ruiz, Pedro Ortega; Minguez, Ramon

Journal of Moral Education, v30 n2 p155-72 Jun 2001

Analyzes the northern-southern hemisphere relationship from a globalized perspective. Argues the ethic of compassion as the moral instrument through which humans may be liberated from misery and suffering. Discusses educational implications of such an approach, which includes the need to place learning of values at the core of educational processes. (Author/CAJ)

Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Equal Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Global Approach, Higher Education, Instruction, Methods, Moral Issues, Moral Values, Politics, Poverty, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Values Education

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Language: English

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