JOURNAL ARTICLE

Educating Character Through the Arts.

  • Published In: Journal of Philosophy of Education, 2025, v. 59, n. 2. P. 406 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dixon, Daisy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the exploration of how various art forms, including poetry, literature, and video games, can contribute to moral education and character development. It discusses the collection "Educating Character Through the Arts," which examines the intersection of aesthetics and moral psychology, highlighting contributions from various authors on topics such as the emotional impact of music, the moral implications of literary characters, and the potential of video games to provide moral insights through interactive experiences. The article also critiques the limitations of these mediums in conveying genuine moral knowledge, emphasizing the importance of lived experiences in understanding complex moral issues. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Philosophy of Education. 2025/04, Vol. 59, Issue 2, p406
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0309-8249
  • DOI:10.1093/jopedu/qhae085
  • Accession Number:185320946
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Journal of Philosophy of Education is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.