Philosophy of Education in the Anthropocene

“This book provides a roadmap for how to equip current and future generations with the knowledge that they no longer live in the world their parents took for granted, and the power to drive into a future they want.”

— Anthony D. Barnosky , Professor of Biology, University of California Berkeley, USA

“With this book, Hétier and Wallenhorst launch a most urgent and necessary conversation.”

— John R. McNeill , Professor of History, Georgetown University, USA

“Hétier and Wallenhorst masterfully convey the importance of accepting (and acting on) the reality that the Anthropocene has begun.”

— Francine M.G. McCarthy , Professor of Earth Sciences, Brock University, Canada

“This book is…breathtaking in scope, radical in what it proposes, and a fascinating must-read.”

— Jürgen Renn , Professor of Physics, Max Plank Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany

“This book is an ethical and philosophical rationale for the need to overcome the paradox that children are the most affected by the change of the Earth system, and that they bear no responsibility for it. The book is highly recommended.”

— Reinhold Leinfelder , Professor of Geobiology, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

"This deeply-thought-out and eloquently written book is essential reading for anyone involved with teaching.”

— Jan Zalasiewicz , Professor of Geology, University of Leicester, UK

This book develops a philosophy of education for the Anthropocene, proposing that we think about education in the light of contemporary bioclimatic challenges. Education is seen as the political means of choice for containing the runaway Earth system change and ensuring the sustainability of human life in society.

Renaud Hétier  is Professor at the Université catholique de l’Ouest, France, and Director of the LIRFE Education Sciences Laboratory.

Nathanaël Wallenhorst  is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education at the Université catholique de l’Ouest, France.