The Intercultural Dialogue (eBook)

Book Cover 1
Preface 5
Contents 7
Chapter One. Intercultural Dialogue and Its Relevance for Teacher Education 11
Introduction 11
The Scope 12
The Concept of Intercultural Dialogue 12
Structure of the Argument 13
Why Should We Reflect on Intercultural Dialogue in Education? 15
Discussion Partners 20
Policy Documents 22
Methodology 22
A Potential Objection 27
Chapter Two. Culture and Dialogue 29
Introduction 29
A Classical Distinction 29
Three Conceptual Meanings 31
Culture as Community 33
A Conventional Understanding 34
Interculturality 36
Multiculturality 38
Transculturality 38
How to Understand the Stranger? 41
Theo Sundermeier’s Contribution 48
Summary 51
Chapter Three. Religion and Dialogue 53
Introduction 53
Systemic Religion – In Light of Beyer’s Theory of Religion 54
The Need for a Broader Conception 60
Religion and Tradition – In Light of Hervieu-Léger’s Sociology of Religion 61
Everyday religion – In Light of Heimbrock’s Practical Theology 63
Summary 66
Chapter Four. Interaction and Dialogue 69
Introduction 69
Recognition – In Light of Taylor’s Political Theory 70
Procedure as Ethical Framework – In light of Habermas’ Theory of Communication 75
Communication as Argumentation – In Light of the “Socratic Dialogue” 87
Interaction – In Light of Martin Buber’s Philosophy 98
Summary 108
Chapter Five. Teachers’ Intercultural Agency in light of Government-Initiated Curriculum Changes 109
Introduction 109
The Notion of Intercultural Dialogue – Some Main Features 110
Dialogue Partner 112
Administrator of Diversity 113
A Paradox 114
Culture and Dialogue 115
Religion and Dialogue 125
Summary 135
Chapter Six. On the Power and Weakness of Dialogue – Concluding Remarks 136
Introduction 136
The Transcultural Perspective 136
Implications For Teaching 138
Bridge Over Troubled Waters? 139
References 142