Published: 2022-12-31

Dawn- of eco-philosophy on the way of forest pedagogy

Mikołaj Niedek
Pedagogical Forum
Section: Topic
https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2022.2.06

Abstract

The aim of the article is to outline the direction in education and pedagogy, taking into account, in an integrated manner, contemporary ecological, social and economic problems and challenges; at the same time preparing a young person to understand and face the contemporary challenges of the word. The article refers to the concepts of the Ecological Man and ecological culture created by the Polish creator of the ecological philosophy, Henryk Skolimowski. They may constitute constructive proposals in shaping ecologically engaged attitudes in the pedagogy of sustainable development. Effective and lasting achievement of the goals of sustainability requires metanoia – a broad transformation of consciousness and mind towards attitudes, which are sensitive to the contemporary issues of the Human – Nature relationship: participation, empathy, frugality, reverence and responsibility. This also applies to the consumption processes. These values should become an element of deep ecological competences, forming the basis for a mentally grounded ecological culture. Forest Pedagogy has a key role to play in shaping it, and the ideas mentioned in the article can be used in the educational practice serving this purpose.

Keywords:

eco-philosophy, pedagogy of sustainable development, forest pedagogy, responsible consumption, ecological man, ecological culture, człowiek ekologiczny, kultura ekologiczna

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Niedek, M. (2022). Dawn- of eco-philosophy on the way of forest pedagogy. Pedagogical Forum, 12(2), 75–87. https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2022.2.06

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