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Michael Peters

    September 4, 1948

    Michael A. Peters delves into the philosophy and social policy of education, exploring the significance of contemporary philosophers and poststructuralism. His work interrogates the political economy of knowledge production and consumption, with a focus on distributed systems of knowledge, learning, and publishing, as well as 'open education'. His writings engage critically with major philosophical movements and their impact on educational theory and practice.

    Poststructuralism, Politics and Education
    Naming the Multiple
    See to play: The eyes of elite athletes
    Creativity and the global knowledge economy
    Critical theory and the human condition
    Wittgenstein
    • 2023

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      Overcoming Sickness: God's Guidance for Ultimate Health in Body, Mind and Spirit
    • 2021

      A historicist and non-foundationalist view of rationality is explored through an interpretation of Wittgenstein's later works, particularly in relation to educational theory. The author critiques the analytic philosophy of education for misinterpreting Wittgenstein, which leads to a flawed universal conception of rationality. Instead, the book advocates for a constitutive notion that is historical and cultural, aligning with broader philosophical trends. It aims to replace the universal view with a Hegelian interpretation of Wittgenstein, highlighting his anti-foundationalist stance.

      Wittgenstein, Education and the Problem of Rationality
    • 2020
    • 2019

      Regulating the Rise of China

      Australia’s Foray into Middle Power Economics

      • 309 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This book reevaluates the Rudd Government's approach to Chinese investments, focusing on foreign direct investment screening policies. It argues that the government had a nuanced understanding of the risks posed by Chinese state-directed investments to Australia's liberal governance and sovereignty. The insights provided are relevant for future engagement with China.

      Regulating the Rise of China
    • 2019

      Education and technological unemployment

      • 367 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      This book examines the challenge of accelerating automation, and argues that countering and adapting to this challenge requires new methodological, philosophical, scientific, sociological, economic, ethical, and political perspectives that fundamentally rethink the categories of work and education. What is required is political will and social vision to respond to the question: What is the role of education in a digital age characterized by potential mass technological unemployment? Today’s technologies are beginning to cost more jobs than they create – and this trend will continue. There have been many proposed solutions to this problem, and they invariably involve an educational vision. Yet, in a world that simply doesn’t offer enough work for everyone, education is clearly not a panacea for technological unemployment. This collection presents responses to this question from a wide spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to education studies, philosophy, history, politics, sociology, psychology, and economics.

      Education and technological unemployment
    • 2018
    • 2018

      The digital university

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      "In The Digital University, Michael Adrian Peters and Petar Jandric offer an insightful overview of the impacts of digital media in the work of the university, as well as a visionary manifesto articulating 'What is to be done.' This book is essential reading for any scholar concerned about the fate of academic life in these strangely dreadful yet nevertheless promising times."-William Cope, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States

      The digital university
    • 2017

      The Sorcerer's Revenge

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Driven by a desire for revenge against Amuron, Necros, the sorcerer prince, faces unexpected challenges when a spirit banishes him and strips him of his powers. To pursue his mission, he must manipulate Prince Naibor, the future heir, into abandoning his convictions. This struggle reveals themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of power as Necros navigates his path to vengeance.

      The Sorcerer's Revenge
    • 2015

      This is an essential companion to Daron Acemoglu's landmark textbook, Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. Designed for students, this manual contains solutions to selected exercises located throughout Acemoglu's text, helping students to maximize and reinforce their understanding of the material. Students will find this book invaluable for coursework and self-study.

      Solutions Manual for \"Introduction to Modern Economic Growth\"