This book develops a conception of student flourishing as the overarching aim of education. Taking as its basis the Aristotelian concept of eudaimonia it provides a theoretical study of the foundations of flourishing that goes well beyond Aristotleâs approach. Flourishing as the Aim of Education argues that the âgood lifeâ of the student to which education should contribute must involve engagement with self-transcendent ideals and ignite awe-filled enchantment. It allows for social individual and educational variance within the concept of flourishing and it engages with a host of socio-political as well as âspiritualâ issues that are often overlooked in literature discussing character education. Each chapter closes with food for thought for practitioners who can directly facilitate student flourishing. An outgrowth of the authorâs previous monograph Aristotelian Character Education this book follows new directions in questioning how to educate young people towards a life of overall flourishing. It will be of great interest to researchers academics and post-graduate students in the fields of character education moral education and moral philosophy as well as to educators and policy-makers. . Language: English