Educating for Ethics, Critical Thinking and Responsible Action in the Anthropocene.: Climate, Food Systems, and Democratic Challenges

Abstract

Higher education in the 21st century cannot merely reproduce established knowledge or prepare students for a world that no longer exists. At a time of global interdependence, systemic uncertainty, and ecological emergency, universities are called upon to develop students who can understand complexity, engage critically with their times, and act responsibly. This book contributes to that ambition by cultivating a core competence —critical thinking in all its aspects— through diverse educational practices, methodologies, and disciplinary perspectives.