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Publication Date: 2019
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Learning from and for One Another: An Inquiry on Symbiotic Learning
Wang, Chia-Ling
Educational Philosophy and Theory, v51 n11 p1164-1172 2019
Symbiosis is a biological phenomenon in which two dissimilar organisms coexist for mutual subsistence. The concept of symbiosis can be employed to foster mutual learning. In this paper, the idea of symbiotic learning is explored. To achieve this purpose, the concept of symbiosis is interpreted from a philosophical perspective, which is primarily derived from ecological philosophies such as Gestalt thinking, philosophy of coevolution, Chinese ecological wisdom from Buddhism and Daoism, and Kurokawa's idea of the philosophy of symbiosis. These philosophies are essential for considering symbiotic learning. Furthermore, the significance and application of symbiotic learning are discussed. Specifically, this paper addresses the effect of symbiosis, demands of heterogeneous cultures, and scope of symbiotic learning. Moreover, this paper investigated the types of symbiotic learning in Chinese classics, including "Xue Ji," Confucius' "Analects," and "Zhuangzi." Finally, through the idea conveyed in "Zhuangzi," I argue that a supreme symbiotic interaction is not maintained in purpose-built conduct but is bridged by "forgetting" in the mind.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cooperative Learning, Informal Education, Ecological Factors, Ecology, Educational Philosophy, Buddhism, Confucianism, Interaction, Social Cognition
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