Lexington Books - Teaching in an Age of Ideology

Explore the vital relationship between philosophy and pedagogy in Teaching in an Age of Ideology. This volume examines how prominent twentieth-century thinkers navigated the challenges of teaching truth within the university and broader society. It focuses on the methods used by philosophers to resist ideological influences and promote authentic ways of thinking. The text analyzes the work of influential figures such as Edmund Husserl and Hannah Arendt, alongside political thinkers like Eric Voegelin and Leo Strauss. It also traces the impact of these thinkers through their students, including Ellis Sandoz, Stanley Rosen, and Harvey Mansfield. Readers will gain insight into how these educators denounced ideology and sought to preserve intellectual integrity in their classrooms. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in political science, history, and the philosophy of education. It provides a deep look at how great minds attempt to transcend ideological pressures to foster genuine intellectual inquiry.