Mordechai Gordon Bücher

The book delves into the historical context of cancel culture, exploring its evolution and recent prominence. It presents persuasive philosophical arguments opposing the practice, emphasizing the potential educational dangers and risks it poses. By examining these critical aspects, the book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the implications of cancelling in contemporary society.

Exploring the philosophical dimensions of humor and laughter, this book investigates their connections to truth, nihilism, dreams, friendship, intimacy, aesthetic experiences, self-transcendence, and education. The author highlights the often-overlooked importance of humor in philosophical discussions, emphasizing its role in human flourishing and the need for its inclusion in educational philosophy. Through this examination, the work aims to illuminate the profound impact that humor and laughter have on various aspects of human life.

In Existential Philosophy and the Promise of Education: Learning from Myths and Metaphors, Professor Gordon draws on some well-known myths and metaphors of various Existentialist thinkers and writers as a lens and an interpretative framework with which to explore a variety of issues in philosophy of education.