Leo Tolstoy the spiritual educator

This paper considers the often overlooked religious and educational works of the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910). After outlining Tolstoy's life, religious and educational views, it is argued that Tolstoy has much to offer spiritual educators today. In particular, it suggests Tolstoy&#...

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Main Author: Moulin, Dan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2008
In: International journal of children's spirituality
Year: 2008, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 345-353
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Tolstoy
B Pedagogy
B Religious Education
B Education
B Spiritual Development
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Summary:This paper considers the often overlooked religious and educational works of the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910). After outlining Tolstoy's life, religious and educational views, it is argued that Tolstoy has much to offer spiritual educators today. In particular, it suggests Tolstoy's insistence on the absolute and eternal nature of spiritual and moral truths, coupled with a free and heuristic pedagogy, are key ingredients of an authentic spiritual education.
ISSN:1469-8455
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of children's spirituality
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13644360802439490