Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone : The Dao of Daddy

__Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone__ offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. Both thought-provoking and humorous, it provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role. * Address the roles, experiences, ethics, and challenges of fatherhood from a philosophical perspective * Includes essays on Confucius, Socrates, the experience of African fatherhood, and the perspective of two women writers * Explores the changing role of fatherhood and investigates what it means to be a father * An ideal complement to __Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone__ (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010) Content: Chapter 1 Father Time and Fatherhood (pages 7–17): Scott A. DavisonChapter 2 How Fatherhood will Change Your Life (pages 18–29): Ammon AllredChapter 3 The Born Identity (pages 30–40): Kimberley Fink?JensenChapter 4 Fatherhood and the Meaning of Life (pages 41–50): Michael BarnwellChapter 5 InVirtue of Upbringing (pages 51–64): Lon S. NeaseChapter 6 Does My Father Care? (pages 65–76): Andrew TerjesenChapter 7 How Should I Parent? (pages 77–85): Dan Florell and Steffen WilsonChapter 8 Fathering for Freedom (pages 86–96): J. K. SwindlerChapter 9 Real Fathers Bake Cookies (pages 97–109): Dan Collins?CavanaughChapter 10 Maybe Happiness is Loving Our Father (pages 110–120): Andrew KomasinskiChapter 11 Authentic Fatherhood (pages 121–129): Abiodun Oladele BalogunChapter 12 The Heart of the Merciful Father (pages 130–141): Stephen Joseph MatternChapter 13 Should I Let Him Watch? (pages 143–157): Joshua BaronChapter 14 Fathering for Social Justice (pages 158–170): David S. OwenChapter 15 Like Father Like Son? (pages 171–179): Anthony CarrerasChapter 16 Father's Ideals and Children's Lives (pages 180–189): Jeffrey MorganChapter 17 Dads and Daughters (pages 190–201): Michael W. Austin It Has Been Said That Being A Father Is What Finally Gives A Man His Meaning In Life. And A Father's Role Has Never Been So Involved - Or Expectations So High. There's A Lot For Dads To Discover, And As Socrates Demonstrated, Learning Really Begins When We As Fathers Realize How Little We Know. Both Thought-provoking And Practical, Fatherhood - Philosophy For Everyone Provides A Valuable Starting And Ending Point For Reflecting On This Crucial Role. --book Jacket. Introduction: Fathering The Idea / Lon S. Nease And Michael W. Austin -- Father Time And Fatherhood / Scott A. Davidson -- How Fatherhood Will Change Your Life / Ammon Allred -- The Born Identity : Becoming Daddy / Kimberley Fink-jensen -- Fatherhood And The Meaning Of Life / Michael Barnwell -- In Virtue Of Upbringing : The Art Of Raising A Good Person / Lon S. Nease -- Does My Father Care? : Paternalism, Care Ethics, And Fatherhood / Andrew Terjesen -- How Should I Parent? : Fathering That's Fun And Effective / Dan Florell And Steffen Wilson -- Fathering For Freedom / J.k. Swindler -- Real Fathers Bake Cookies / Dan Collins-cavanaugh -- Maybe Happiness Is Loving Our Father : Confucius And The Rituals Of Dad / Andrew Komasinski -- Authentic Fatherhood : A Traditional Yoruba-african Understanding / Abiodun Oladele Balogun -- The Heart Of The Merciful Father / Stephen Joseph Mattern -- Should I Let Him Watch? : A Father's Philosophical Perspective On Popular Media / Joshua Baron -- Fathering For Social Justice : Raising Children With Open Eyes And Open Minds / David S. Owen -- Like Father Like Son? : Challenges In The Father-son Relationship / Anthony Carreras -- Father's Ideals And Children's Lives / Jeffrey Morgan -- Dads And Daughters : Wisdom For A Winding Road / Michael W. Austin -- Appendix A: Cookie Recipes For Dads / Dan Collins-cavanaugh -- Appendix B: Wisdom Of Youth. Edited By Lon Nease And Michael W. Austin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: Foreword (Adrienne Burgess). Acknowledgments (Lon S. Nease and Michael W. Austin). Introduction: Fathering the Idea (Lon S. Nease and Michael W. Austin). PART I THE IMPACT OF BEING A FATHER. 1 Father Time and Fatherhood (Scott A. Davison). 2 How Fatherhood Will Change Your Life (Ammon Allred). 3 The Born Identity: Becoming Daddy (Kimberley Fink-Jensen). 4 Fatherhood and the Meaning of Life (Michael Barnwell). PART II ETHICS AND PARENTING STYLES. 5 In Virtue of Upbringing: The Art of Raising a Good Person (Lon S. Nease). 6 Does My Father Care? Paternalism, Care Ethics, and Fatherhood (Andrew Terjesen). 7 How Should I Parent? Fathering That s Fun and Effective (Dan Florell and Steffen Wilson). 8 Fathering for Freedom (J. K. Swindler). PART III KEEPING IT REAL: Authentic Fatherhood. 9 Real Fathers Bake Cookies (Dan Collins-Cavanaugh). 10 Maybe Happiness is Loving Our Father: Confucius and the Rituals of Dad (Andrew Komasinski). 11 Authentic Fatherhood: A Traditional Yoruba-African Understanding (Abiodun Oladele Balogun). 12 The Heart of the Merciful Father (Stephen Joseph Mattern). PART IV DILEMMAS FOR DAD. 13 Should I Let Him Watch? A Father s Philosophical Perspective on Popular Media (Joshua Baron). 14 Fathering for Social Justice: Raising Children with Open Eyes and Open Minds (David S. Owen). 15 Like Father Like Son? Challenges in the Father-Son Relationship (Anthony Carreras). 16 Father's Ideals and Children's Lives (Jeffrey Morgan). 17 Dads and Daughters: Wisdom for a Winding Road (Michael W. Austin). Appendix A: Cookie Recipes for Dads (Dan Collins-Cavanaugh). Appendix B: Wisdom of Youth. Notes on Contributors. FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE FATHERHOOD PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a father's role has never been so involved – or expectations so high. There's a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. But, no fear, help is at hand as Fatherhood – Philosophy for Everyone offers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy, exploring paternal concerns such as: Fatherhood and the meaning of life The impact of change in men who become fathers How to raise well-adjusted children and have a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience of fatherhood Do real fathers bake cookies? Both thought-provoking and practical, Fatherhood – Philosophy for Everyone provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role. Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. Both thought-provoking and humorous, it provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role. Address the roles, experiences, ethics, and challenges of fatherhood from a philosophical perspective Includes essays on Confucius, Socrates, the experience of African fatherhood, and the perspective of two women writers Explores the changing role of fatherhood and investigates what it means to be a father An ideal complement to Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010) The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.

Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. Both thought-provoking and humorous, it provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role.

• Address the roles, experiences, ethics, and challenges of fatherhood from a philosophical perspective
• Includes essays on Confucius, Socrates, the experience of African fatherhood, and the perspective of two women writers
• Explores the changing role of fatherhood and investigates what it means to be a father
• An ideal complement to Motherhood - Philosophy for Everyone (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)

It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a father s role has never been so involved or expectations so high. There s a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. Offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. This title provides a starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role. It address the roles, experiences, ethics, and challenges of fatherhood from a philosophical perspective