Description: "Wonder is commonly perceived as akin to curiosity, as stimulating inquiry, and as something that enhances pleasure in learning, but there are many experiences of wonder that have a less obvious place in education. In Wonder and Education, Anders Schinkel theorises a kind of wonder which he calls 'contemplative wonder'. Contemplative wonder opens up space for the consideration of (radical) alternatives wherever it occurs, and in many cases is linked with deep experiences of value; therefore, it is not just important for education in general, but also, more specifically, for moral and political education"--
Review Quotes: "An important and foundational counterattack or antidote to ... intellectual and spiritual sleepiness ... [Schinkel] has done a remarkable scholarly job, helping us to see in depth the many aspects and dimensions of contemplative wonder and connecting these insights to education." --Philosophy and Theory in Higher Education