![]() ![]() Weaving together abundance and freedom, modernist grand narratives of growth and nationhood are reviving the fury of the Steel Age as sovereign nations vie for access to resources. From providing a semblance of legitimacy to the contested neoliberal order to responding to the growing search for a sense of meaning in secularised, materialistic societies, “grand narratives” – as predicted by Peter Sloterdijk – are back.įirst to come ashore on this rising historical tide were the remnants of the past. This article is part of the series “Schools for Thought” – a collection of reflections on the contributions of four thinkers to our understanding of education today and its potential: Maria Montessori, Pierre Bourdieu, Simone Weil, and Benedict Anderson.Īs the dim light of post-ideological times fades, politics is increasingly called upon to produce overarching and comprehensive narratives. It proposes a green reimagination of our sense of belonging anchored in our identity as global citizens and fostered by our educational establishments and creative industries. ![]() A tribute to the great scholar of “imagined communities”, this essay evokes the challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation. ![]() To build a narrative with the power to inspire a sense of allegiance, the power of education and the media must be harnessed. ![]()
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