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Romero Munar, Francesca (2016)

Rethinking Education in terms of Cosmopolitanism

Master thesis | Philosophy (MA) (60 EC)

The present thesis aims to introduce an educational proposal that will allow our societies, and particularly the society of Spain, to deal with the challenges presented by a globalised world. It is a proposal for a balance between knowledge, social equality, and learning. The development of cosmopolitan education, managed through both schools and the community (local administration), is presented as a key to the sustainable development of our societies. An assessment of the rise of migrations in a context of asymmetrical globalisation, and its relation to sustainable development is a requirement when considering the importance of education in understanding the migration phenomenon to promote sustainability. A greater symmetry between sustainability and cosmopolitan education is recommended in order to heighten awareness in the world about the meaning and importance of sustainability and cosmopolitanism for our future.

Education

Cosmopolitanism

Spain

Globalisation

Migration

Sustainability

Author

Romero Munar, Francesca

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Supervisors

Newey, Glen F.

Language

en