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Universe, Pluriverse and a Blue Ocean: Reflective Analogies and Philosophical Considerations for Decolonising Education—A View from the Netherlands

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In this chapter, developing a pluriformity of knowledge is addressed through three connecting perspectives, and three less recognised needs. These perspectives are: (1) Learning from each other; (2) Assisting development of the other; (3) Connecting virtues of ethical leadership. Whereas the less recognised needs are: (1) ‘Ledig Gemüete’, (2) ‘Syncritic method’ and (3) ‘Comprehensive analogies’. These perspectives and needs come together in a practical and to be applied approach—a how. Tenanalogical narrative reflections in this chapter for storying an understanding of experiences of cross-cultural teaching and learning with students and teachers are provided. Ultimately leading to ‘Something good’.

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    Gezellig: Dutch for cosy, enjoyable, intimate, pleasant, welcoming, etc.

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Meeuwsen, B. (2022). Universe, Pluriverse and a Blue Ocean: Reflective Analogies and Philosophical Considerations for Decolonising Education—A View from the Netherlands. In: Moncrieffe, M.L. (eds) Decolonising Curriculum Knowledge. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13623-8_12

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