Joyful rampage: Embracing personalism, agency, and contribution in education

Abstract

This address explores the connection between education, personal identity, and community through the lens of personalism. I assert that education is deeply personal and challenge the notion of objectivity that marginalizes agency. By centering relationships and mutual responsibility, we can promote an educational paradigm where joy, contribution, and human flourishing thrive. Grounded in concepts like eudaimonia and contributive ethics, a shift in education emphasizing belonging, community, and justice becomes a powerful possibility. I envision subversive communities that challenge oppressive systems and create space for meaningful, joyful learning.