Beschreibung:
This book articulates a clear and persuasive argument for the development of compassion in higher education in a global climate of increasing competition, complexity and uncertainty.Drawing upon a range of interdisciplinary, theoretical and professional perspectives, the book addresses the key challenges facing the 21st century university.
Part I: The Need And Foundations For Compassion 1. Introduction: Why Compassion? Why Now? 2. From 'Me' To 'We': Change The Pronoun, Change The World 3. Darwin, Evolution, And Compassion In The 21st-Century University Part II: Compassion In Action 4. Action Learning As A Vehicle For Compassion 5. Dreaming Of Compassion 6. Befriending Ourselves: Self-Compassion 7. Flourishing In The University Understory: Could Compassion Help? 8. Holistic Business Psychology Practice: Towards Building A Culture Of Compassion In Higher Education 9. Compassion: An Antidote To Neoliberal Higher Education Policies In England 10. Compassion And Tolerance: Their Relationship In A Spirit For Turbulent Times Part III: Towards The Compassionate University 11. What Constitutes A Compassionate University? 12. Care, Concern, And Compassion In Higher Education 13. Concluding Remarks