Theuth, Thamus, and digital civics: Plato’s formulation of memory and its lessons for civic life in the digital age

Clements, Estelle

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“…He subsequently concerns himself with writing's inability to protect itself, though again, equally, this can lead to its own set of dangers. See, for instance, Clements (2022) on how such issues persist in digital age life.…”

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Clements¹

2022

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Explored through a pedagogical lens, Plato’s Theuth and Thamus anecdote reveals an educational intervention designed to examine and apply the teachings of Socrates through a ‘real-world’ philosophical conundrum: how to wisely contend with the introduction of new technology. This work suggests that Theuth and Thamus can be viewed as the black and white horses of Plato’s chariot metaphor, and that this chariot driving lesson helps student-philosophers understand the role of wisdom in governing both their personal lives and the state. Serving as an examination, the anecdote draws together the ideas student philosophers have explored throughout the earlier portions of the dialogue.

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“…The educational utility of Plato's wok is well discussed. Of specific value to the forthcoming discussion, Rabbås (2010: 35) identifies a "curriculum for ethical citizenship" in Socrates discussions, this has been further forwarded as useful to digital age educational pursuits (Clements 2022).…”

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Contemporary gaps in research on digital divide in education: a literature review

Mirazchiyski

2024

Univ Access Inf Soc

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While computer technology permeates all spheres of life in modern society, the outcomes of using technology are different for different groups. The “digital divide” is probably one of the most undefined terms in educational research. One of the most pressing challenges is the definition of digital divide itself. Many of the contemporary research papers still focus on the gaps in access/possession of technology while this issue is not as relevant as it used to be. Most contemporary research papers simply do not even provide a definition of the construct they investigate. Those who target higher levels of the digital divide do not define the strand they focus on or use different interchangeable terms to name it. This article reviews contemporary literature critically and clarifies basic terms related to the digital divide with a specific focus on computer and information literacy. It also provides a definition of the digital divide that shifts focus from the traditional understanding of its levels and focuses on computer and information literacy as its core, as this construct encompasses all “new literacies” and is crucial for functioning and achieving outcomes in the information society.

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Exploring Digital Civics: a Framework of Key Concepts to Guide Digital Civics Initiatives

Clements¹

2023

Philos. Technol.

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Theuth, Thamus, and digital civics: Plato’s formulation of memory and its lessons for civic life in the digital age

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Phaedrus' Exam

Phaedrus' Exam

Contemporary gaps in research on digital divide in education: a literature review

Exploring Digital Civics: a Framework of Key Concepts to Guide Digital Civics Initiatives

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