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FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
FATHERHOOD
PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE
It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a father’s role has never been so involved – or expectations so high. There’s a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. But, no fear, help is at hand as Fatherhood – Philosophy for Everyone offers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy, exploring paternal concerns such as:
- Fatherhood and the meaning of life
- The impact of change in men who become fathers
- How to raise well-adjusted children and have a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience of fatherhood
- Do real fathers bake cookies?
Both thought-provoking and practical, Fatherhood – Philosophy for Everyone provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role.
Table of Contents
Foreword (Adrienne Burgess).
Acknowledgments (Lon S. Nease and Michael W. Austin).
Introduction: Fathering the Idea (Lon S. Nease and Michael W. Austin).
PART I THE IMPACT OF BEING A FATHER.
1 Father Time and Fatherhood (Scott A. Davison).
2 How Fatherhood Will Change Your Life (Ammon Allred).
3 The Born Identity: Becoming Daddy (Kimberley Fink-Jensen).
4 Fatherhood and the Meaning of Life (Michael Barnwell).
PART II ETHICS AND PARENTING STYLES.
5 In Virtue of Upbringing: The Art of Raising a Good Person (Lon S. Nease).
6 Does My Father Care? Paternalism, Care Ethics, and Fatherhood (Andrew Terjesen).
7 How Should I Parent? Fathering That’s Fun and Effective (Dan Florell and Steffen Wilson).
8 Fathering for Freedom (J. K. Swindler).
PART III KEEPING IT REAL: Authentic Fatherhood.
9 Real Fathers Bake Cookies (Dan Collins-Cavanaugh).
10 Maybe Happiness is Loving Our Father: Confucius and the Rituals of Dad (Andrew Komasinski).
11 Authentic Fatherhood: A Traditional Yoruba-African Understanding (Abiodun Oladele Balogun).
12 The Heart of the Merciful Father (Stephen Joseph Mattern).
PART IV DILEMMAS FOR DAD.
13 Should I Let Him Watch? A Father’s Philosophical Perspective on Popular Media (Joshua Baron).
14 Fathering for Social Justice: Raising Children with Open Eyes and Open Minds (David S. Owen).
15 Like Father Like Son? Challenges in the Father-Son Relationship (Anthony Carreras).
16 Father's Ideals and Children's Lives (Jeffrey Morgan).
17 Dads and Daughters: Wisdom for a Winding Road (Michael W. Austin).
Appendix A: Cookie Recipes for Dads (Dan Collins-Cavanaugh).
Appendix B: Wisdom of Youth.
Notes on Contributors.
