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Being a Leader

There is an argument to be made that being a teacher automatically puts the individual in a leadership position. But not all teachers understand their place or their role within a school system as leaders. Check out this episode!

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Traditional vs Progressive Education (John Dewey) – TBWJP034

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about education from the perspective of a contemporary philosopher. He examines the dichotomy between a traditional view of education and a progressive approach. He relates John Dewey’s concerns as to the usefulness of a progressive approach without taking into account aspects of...

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Education as Punishment – TBWJP033

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about education a little further. He explores the concept as a means of coercion. Dr. Johnson argues that education is not supposed to teach the person how to be in society. Rather, it should teach the person how to learn about the...

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What is the Purpose of Education? – TBWJP032

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about education. He examines the concept in context. Education is a complex issue. Various philosophers have examined the concept. Yet, there is no consensus as to the meaning of the term. In this installment, Dr. Johnson outlines his understanding about the purpose...

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Recent Publications by Ben Wood Johnson

Over the last few years, Dr. Johnson published several books. They range from a variety of topics and subjects. They include law, legal theory, philosophy, world politics, literature, and society. Many of these works are in English. Some are in French. Dr. Johnson’s most recent literary projects are about education,...

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Natural Rights versus Social Rights – TBWJP031 (video)

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about the concept of rights. The argument here is that natural rights are inviolable. That is, natural rights are inherent. Therefore, such rights could neither be given nor taken away. Dr. Johnson outlines two kinds of rights (natural rights and social rights) and four subcategories of rights.…

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Natural Rights versus Social Rights – TBWJP031

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about the concept of rights. The argument here is that natural rights are inviolable. That is, natural rights are inherent. Therefore, such rights could neither be given nor taken away. Dr. Johnson outlines two kinds of rights (natural rights and social rights) and four subcategories of rights.…

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Natural Rights versus Social Rights – TBWJP031

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about the concept of rights. The argument here is that natural rights are inviolable. That is, natural rights are inherent. Therefore, such rights could neither be given nor taken away. Dr. Johnson outlines two kinds of rights (natural rights and social rights)...

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Good versus Bad – TBWJP030

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson discusses the notion of “Good and Bad.” The argument centers on the idea that there is no such a thing as good or bad. There is no universality in the way human beings understand their world. Every human approach is subjective in nature. Therefore, any collective agreement about…

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Good versus Bad – TBWJP030

In this Podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson discusses the notion of “Good and Bad.” The argument centers on the idea that there is no such a thing as good or bad. There is no universality in the way human beings understand their world. Every human approach is subjective in nature....

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