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In a globalized consumer society, the drive for well-being and satisfaction can change how we view education. Paul Gibbs explores how a focus on hedonism in higher education might accidentally diminish the value of struggle and the mastery of complex subjects. This book looks at the consequences of making student well-being the primary goal of universities and offers a different perspective on what higher education should aim to achieve. As students face increasing anxiety about identity and the pressure to meet certain standards, this work examines how these feelings impact the learning process. Instead of just pursuing contentment, Gibbs suggests ways to look at the role of anxiety and personal potentiality in an academic setting. This text provides a necessary critique of current educational models and proposes alternative goals for universities to help students reach their full potential through academic rigor and meaningful growth.

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Examines the impact of consumerism and the well-being model on modern student education and academic standards.

Analyzes how the pursuit of constant satisfaction may affect a student's ability to master complex subjects.

Offers an alternative goal for higher education that moves beyond a purely hedonistic approach to learning.

Explores the connection between identity anxiety and the pressure to meet societal standards in a globalized world.

Provides academic insights into how anxiety can be used to drive personal potentiality and educational success.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
24 August 2017
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26 November 2016

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