Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher

A Memoir of Struggle, Grief, Philosophy and Hope

11.2 oz, 324 pages

English language

Published June 16, 2023 by Earth Island Books.

ISBN:
978-1-7393638-3-3
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Exploring the various ways in which anarchist philosophy, atheism, and a background in DIY punk rock influenced one conflicted teacher's approach to the classroom over twelve turbulent and thought-provoking years, 'Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher' is more than just a memoir of some teacher you've never met. It is philosophy of education, of anarchism, of authenticity, and of life. Throw in some personal history, the deaths of both of his parents to deal with on top of juggling all the professional absurdities that come with the job (not to mention having to teach through a global pandemic), and you have all the earmarks of a biographical classic.

Sharing frontline insights which help explain why currently one in three teachers in England plan on quitting the profession, and the first-hand experience of being one of those very statistics, this memoir of struggle, grief, philosophy and hope tells a story of why, …

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Subjects

  • Musical Philosophy & Social Aspects
  • Philosophy & Social Aspects of Education
  • Political Philosophy