Άκρίβεια і παιδεία: On the necessity of involving classical notions in culture studies and culture practices

Abstract

On the basis of evolved philosophical analysis of the dynamics of such categories as “culture”, “technology”, “mastership” and “meritocracy” in modern culture the author demonstrates that the emphasis on specialization in European tradition in the last decades of 20th century has resulted in nearly absolute rejection of the notion “paideia” and neglecting the idea of education in favour of specialization. On the other hand, people are growing much better aware of the necessity for citizens to take part and make a conscious choice in order to preserve democracy and it is of crucial importance while dealing with various aspects of civil order. To be a citizen it is necessary to demonstrate certain skills and knowledge which differ from the education of a professional and are close to paideia.