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Autor/in | Allen, Ansgar |
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Titel | The Idea of a World University: Can Foucauldian Research Offer a Vision of Educational Futures? |
Quelle | In: Pedagogy, Culture and Society, 19 (2011) 3, S.367-383 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1468-1366 |
DOI | 10.1080/14681366.2011.607840 |
Schlagwörter | Educational Trends; Futures (of Society); Philosophy; Universities; Entrepreneurship; Educational Research |
Abstract | Foucauldian research, as it is currently practised, is generally unwilling to offer a vision of alternative futures. This article examines the recent work (2007 and 2009) of Jan Masschelein and Maarten Simons which appears to be an exception. They offer a critique of contemporary trends in higher education and propose an alternative model: the "world university". However, as I argue, their scheme for a world university is of limited use in its current form precisely because it is an "anti"-utopian recommendation. This reflects a deep suspicion of utopian thought that is typical of Foucauldian research. After examining the reasons for Foucault's aversion to openly normative, futuristic thought, I suggest that the making of "anti"-utopian proposals can only lead a Foucauldian analysis into paradox. It seems that those who adopt a Foucauldian approach must either remain silent when it comes to the future, or they must adapt their use of Foucault to embrace a substantial utopian dimension. (Contains 1 note.) (As Provided). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |