1 From theory of mind to theory of consciousness: Rethinking the ...

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1 From theory of mind to theory of consciousness: Rethinking the foundations of educational theory and practice The fact that one speaks louder does not necessarily make him right. (Ehud Behar) This paper claims that Western education has been subject to a circularity imposed by the theory of mind underlying Western philosophy's pedagogical method. Choosing discourse and rationality as its medium for 'a life of inquiry' philosophy, and its derivative philosophy of education, has predetermined who and what we are.

• complete reliance on discourse dooms philosophy
• discourse
• theoretical framework
• consciousness
• philosophy
• curriculum
• theory of mind
• education
• practice