The Awareness of Cosmopolitanism
As Hansen (2010) put it:
Educational cosmopolitanism crystallizes modes of receptivity and communication that can be seen both in
philosophizing on the art of living and in recent field-based research. Educational cosmopolitanism pivots around
cultivating and strengthening these practices. As the same time, it constitutes an approach toward the cosmopolitan
and the local in which the two become symbiotic rather than essentially antagonistic (P.16).
Appiah (2006) claimed that we live a cosmopolitan life, enriched by literature, art, and film that come from many places, and that contains influences from many more. A tenable cosmopolitanism tempers a respect for difference with a respect for actual human beings… (p.113).
Appiah (2006) concluded that “every human being has obligations to every other” (p.144). “Our understanding of toleration means interacting on terms of respect with those who see the world differently. We cosmopolitans think we might learn something even from those we disagree with” (p.145).
What I learn from these readings about cosmopolitanism is that a cosmopolitan person not only means that you have traveled a lot, but also means that you make yourself involved in local life and culture. Also you need to tolerate the different cultures and make an understanding between each other. Therefore, being a cosmopolitan person needs to open one’s mind first, learn different cultures and involved in it. Being a cosmopolitan person needs to strengthen cooperation and communication on the basis of seeking common ground while putting aside differences.
Reference:
Appiah, K. (2006). Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a world of strangers (1st ed).
New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Hansen. D. T. (2010). Cosmopolitanism and education: A view from the ground.
Teachers College Record, Volume 112, Numbers 1, pp.1-30.
Here's the link that I interviewed a cosmopolitan person at Dr. Ivonne's class.
Interview Report
As Hansen (2010) put it:
Educational cosmopolitanism crystallizes modes of receptivity and communication that can be seen both in
philosophizing on the art of living and in recent field-based research. Educational cosmopolitanism pivots around
cultivating and strengthening these practices. As the same time, it constitutes an approach toward the cosmopolitan
and the local in which the two become symbiotic rather than essentially antagonistic (P.16).
Appiah (2006) claimed that we live a cosmopolitan life, enriched by literature, art, and film that come from many places, and that contains influences from many more. A tenable cosmopolitanism tempers a respect for difference with a respect for actual human beings… (p.113).
Appiah (2006) concluded that “every human being has obligations to every other” (p.144). “Our understanding of toleration means interacting on terms of respect with those who see the world differently. We cosmopolitans think we might learn something even from those we disagree with” (p.145).
What I learn from these readings about cosmopolitanism is that a cosmopolitan person not only means that you have traveled a lot, but also means that you make yourself involved in local life and culture. Also you need to tolerate the different cultures and make an understanding between each other. Therefore, being a cosmopolitan person needs to open one’s mind first, learn different cultures and involved in it. Being a cosmopolitan person needs to strengthen cooperation and communication on the basis of seeking common ground while putting aside differences.
Reference:
Appiah, K. (2006). Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a world of strangers (1st ed).
New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Hansen. D. T. (2010). Cosmopolitanism and education: A view from the ground.
Teachers College Record, Volume 112, Numbers 1, pp.1-30.
Here's the link that I interviewed a cosmopolitan person at Dr. Ivonne's class.
Interview Report