Love and Compassion: Exploring Their Role in Education

"Miller’s text should inspire educators at all levels to consider the role of love and compassion in their work."

(J. F. Heberle Choice Vol 55:12: August 2018)

"Love and Compassion is a major contribution to educational discourse, especially in philosophy of education. It makes a solid case that love is the most important, albeit neglected, educational topic that needs serious rehabilitation and inclusion. In fact, it should be made the foundation of all educational endeavors, from cradle to grave."

(Heesoon Bai, Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University)

"If education is to be meaningful and "draw forth" the student, we have been missing the mark in so many ways. Miller’s book cuts to the chase and argues, essentially, that the underlying point and the means is love. Somehow we have been afraid to address this most fundamental quality of humanness head on in education. Love and Compassion does just that."

(Tobin Hart, Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of West Georgia)

"Love is examined and discussed in its most comprehensive way, going from personal to social and cosmic. The insights are distilled from many great leaders, philosophers, and from people who work in the school ground level. Dr. Miller also shares his own experiences. The wisdom from the book is beneficial to educators, students, leaders, and the general society. It is nourishing for the heart and soul of everyone."

(Jing Lin, Professor in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland)