Eastern Sources of Invitational Education.

TitleEastern Sources of Invitational Education.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1993
AuthorsRyback, David
JournalJournal of Invitational Theory and Practice
Volume2
Pagination79 - 86
Date Published1993///
ISBN Number1060-6041
Abstract

Presents historical perspective suggesting that invitational theory shares many beliefs with ancient Eastern philosophies. Submits that teachers and other educators who embrace the invitational perspective may benefit from an understanding of Eastern principles. Briefly describes Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and their relevance to invitational theory. (NB)