RT Article
T1 Reason, Love, and Morality: The Limits of Reason in Kohlberg and the Importance of Love in Augustine and Smith
JF Religious education
VO 114
IS 1
SP 69
OP 81
A1 Sosler, Alex
LA English
YR 2019
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/166375599X
AB This study contrasts the moral development theory of Lawrence Kohlberg with the Augustinian structure represented in the work of James K. A. Smith. Where Kohlberg emphasizes cognition and rational ability, Smith focuses on the formation of loves acquired by habits. The theories differ ontologically and teleologically, which results in wide pedagogical distinctions. This study suggests that focusing on the loves through formation offers a richer expression of education and a more holistic forming of students
DO 10.1080/00344087.2018.1492290