Jacques Maritain’s Seven Misconceptions of Education: Implications for the Preparation of Catholic School Teachers

Authors

Mario O. D’Souza

Abstract

Do Catholic educators, especially classroom teachers, operate out of a fundamentally Catholic worldview? This article explores some essential questions about teacher preparation for service in Catholic schools. Following the work of neo-Thomistic philosopher Jacques Maritain, the author examines seven misconceptions of education and their importance to the formation of Catholic educators.

DOI

10.15365/joce.0504032013

First Page

435

Last Page

453

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Recommended Citation

D’Souza, M. O. (2002). Jacques Maritain’s Seven Misconceptions of Education: Implications for the Preparation of Catholic School Teachers. Journal of Catholic Education. https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.0504032013