Between the Fall and Redemption. Pedagogical Perspective
Furio PESCI
Sapienza University of Rome , ItalyAbstract
Drawing on the doctrine of the original sin and recognizing the constant possibility of individuals sins, Christian pedagogy developed in its history an original perspective on the good life and virtue conceived of as sources of positive energies that help the believer to educate his or her desires and, consequently, to progress in following Christ. Vice and sin are interpreted, in this view, as effects of breaking the connection between desires and happiness, while moral integrity is considered to be fruit of the appropriate choice and use of goods. In this context, pedagogical reflection may derive inspiration from René Girard’s mimetic theory, as well as from the first-person ethics and virtue ethics, especially as proposed by Alasdair MacIntyre.
Keywords:
Christian pedagogy, sin, virtue, René Girard, Alasdair MacIntyreSapienza University of Rome
