Re: Power


"James A. Temple" <jamesatemple@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote

Isn't it interesting to note that so many of our discussions pivot around
a
definition? I, too, enjoy the satisfaction derived from teaching.
Though
I have never considered that activity to be an exercise of "power", I
suspect that teaching can and should be deemed a prime example of power.

Hi Jim,
you've been away - hope you're OK !

I think teaching certainly employs power in that a regime of status and
authority exists in order for learning to ensue. I'm not so sure that it is
a power that can be wielded (now they've banned the cane).
Can you exploit the power and demand more and more teaching? Do teachers run
amok trying to educate unwary travellers?
I think there are grey areas !

Steve M


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