Educação para a não violência : uma leitura à luz da filosofia de Eric Weil

Abstract

This Thesis aims to demonstrate that education for nonviolence, from the perspective of Eric Weil, has a sense of Aristotelian practical wisdom. To explore this theme, we started from the following question: What is the meaning of education for Eric Weil in the formation of people capable of perceiving their place in the world and of the other, subsidizing an openness to the promotion of progress towards nonviolence? For Weil, education has a special place in his interpretation of how mankind acts in historical reality, starting from a concept of moral education. For him, education is not limited to instruction, but aims to provide the individual with a development of the ability to understand his place in the world and his relationships with other individuals. The hypothesis raised is that education has similar contours to Aristotelian practical wisdom, because it enables reasonable individuals to develop a deeper understanding of relationships with other members of a community, so that they can act ethically and responsibly. The theoretical basis of this Thesis are Weil's books, especially the Logic of Philosophy, Moral Philosophy and Political Philosophy, compared with Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, especially with regard to practical wisdom. This research contributes to foster the discussion about the meaning of education in the construction of a society that promotes the formation of individuals who are respectful of others and committed to the promotion of progress towards nonviolence. In addition, it contributes to an understanding of human dynamics, and the ability to adapt to diverse situations, which is fundamental for the evolution of humanity, because it not only provides knowledge, but also shapes attitudes, values, and behaviors that are essential for building a fairer society. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]