Book review: Mark E. Jonas and Yoshiaki Nakazawa, A Platonic Theory of Moral Education: Cultivating Virtue in Contemporary Democratic Classrooms

Abstract

demonstrations as pedagogical tools to raise consciousness, and make education central to promoting policies that both undermine capitalism and give meaning to what socialist society looks like’ (p. 117). As such, he adds, ‘education both in its emancipatory symbolic and institutional forms has a central role to play in fighting the resurgence of fascist cultures, mythic historical narratives, and the emerging ideologies of white supremacy and white nationalism’ (p. 127). As formal education systems and wider society continue to shift in response to the pandemic, perhaps there is a silver lining. Perhaps these COVID-19 times become not only a lens but also an opportunity for implementing change, shaping a collective future that fosters deeper critical thinking in societal systems and spaces. Giroux implores us to overhaul our systems, placing critical education at the center. I think he might be onto something.