Journal of East China Normal University(Educationa ›› 2018, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (1): 93-97+163.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5560.2018.01.011

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The Essence,Type and Resolution of Value Conflicts in Education

ZHANG Xiaqing   

  1. School of Education Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 036000, China
  • Online:2018-02-20 Published:2018-01-12

Abstract: In an era of pluralism, the prevailing value conflict exists in every aspect of society, like in education. Value conflict refers to conflict in value logic, which includes valuation logic and obligation logic. Thus, value conflict can be divided into three types:valuation logics conflict, obligation logics conflict, and conflict between valuation logic and obligation logic. In theory, value conflict can be resolved either by following a better behavior model or by reinforcing an obligation law. However, value conflict resolution in practice needs a precondition, such as the "good will" and "sense of responsibility" of the actors. Therefore, to resolve the value conflict in education, it's essential to cultivate and promote the "good will" and "sense of responsibility" in education.

Key words: value conflict, value logic, valuation logic, obligation logic, education