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Peace Education: How We Come to Love and Hate War

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Nel Noddings
Nel Noddings

Nel Noddings is an American philosopher known for her contributions to moral philosophy and feminist philosophy. Her research focuses on educational ethics and care ethics, emphasizing the mutual care between educators and students. more

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