Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
Traditional undergraduate philosophy education (UGPE) often prioritizes dominant historical viewpoints (DHVs) while marginalizing less commonly taught philosophies (LCTPs). This exclusion creates epistemic injustices, limiting student engagement, agency, and opportunities for meaningful contributions to philosophical discourse. My research explores how incorporating principled nonviolence into pedagogy can address these systemic limitations. Nonviolent Pedagogy (NVP) is an approach that fosters dialogical learning, student agency, and epistemic justice by modifying traditional curricular structures and instructional methods. This framework draws on the Kingian model for nonviolent social change, ungrading methodologies, and inclusive epistemological frameworks to create a more participatory learning environment. Through intentional leadership and classroom design, NVP encourages students to engage in philosophical inquiry beyond rote memorization, promoting critical engagement with diverse perspectives. This poster presents key arguments for integrating NVP into UGPE, outlining the philosophical justification for such modifications, practical applications for curriculum design, and the broader implications for the discipline of philosophy. By fostering learning agency and reducing systemic epistemic barriers, NVP not only enhances student experience but also advances philosophy as an evolving, inclusive dialogue.
Recommended Citation
Flint, Alexis, "185 - Nonviolent Pedagogy: Reimagining Undergraduate Philosophy Education" (2025). GREAT Day Posters. 49.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/great-day-symposium/great-day-2025/posters-2025/49
185 - Nonviolent Pedagogy: Reimagining Undergraduate Philosophy Education
Traditional undergraduate philosophy education (UGPE) often prioritizes dominant historical viewpoints (DHVs) while marginalizing less commonly taught philosophies (LCTPs). This exclusion creates epistemic injustices, limiting student engagement, agency, and opportunities for meaningful contributions to philosophical discourse. My research explores how incorporating principled nonviolence into pedagogy can address these systemic limitations. Nonviolent Pedagogy (NVP) is an approach that fosters dialogical learning, student agency, and epistemic justice by modifying traditional curricular structures and instructional methods. This framework draws on the Kingian model for nonviolent social change, ungrading methodologies, and inclusive epistemological frameworks to create a more participatory learning environment. Through intentional leadership and classroom design, NVP encourages students to engage in philosophical inquiry beyond rote memorization, promoting critical engagement with diverse perspectives. This poster presents key arguments for integrating NVP into UGPE, outlining the philosophical justification for such modifications, practical applications for curriculum design, and the broader implications for the discipline of philosophy. By fostering learning agency and reducing systemic epistemic barriers, NVP not only enhances student experience but also advances philosophy as an evolving, inclusive dialogue.
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