Gulen's Dialogue on Education

Gülen's Dialogue on Education: A Caravanserai of Ideas is a groundbreaking exploration of global educational thought, bridging Eastern and Western philosophies through the lens of Fethullah Gülen's holistic and service-oriented approach to learning. Written by Professor Tom Gage, this richly layered work compares Gülen's educational ideals with those of eight influential Western educators-John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Lev Vygotsky, Kurt Hahn, Jean Piaget, Benjamin Bloom, Albert Bandura, and James Moffett-offering readers a unique synthesis of pedagogical traditions.Gage, a seasoned educator and global traveler, draws from personal experience and scholarly insight to illuminate Gülen's emphasis on moral development, intercultural dialogue, and the transformative power of education. The book presents Gülen's philosophy as deeply rooted in Sufi humanism, advocating for teachers as ethical role models, students as holistic beings, and schools as sanctuaries of intellectual and spiritual growth.Through comparative chapters, readers discover how Gülen's ideas resonate with Dewey's experiential learning, Montessori's child-centered pedagogy, Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, Hahn's outdoor education, Piaget's cognitive development, Bloom's mastery learning, Bandura's social modeling, and Moffett's universe of discourse. Each chapter offers practical insights into how education can foster empathy, critical thinking, and global citizenship.Whether you are an educator, scholar, or advocate for peace and dialogue, Gülen's Dialogue on Education provides a compelling roadmap for reimagining education in a diverse and interconnected world.