Approaches to a proposal of humanistic political philosophy for public education in Mexico: elements from Baja California

Abstract

The objective was to identify the attributes and implications of a humanistic educational philosophy, given the limited understanding and lack of depth observed around the subject. In a second moment, the characterization of humanism was contrasted with some of the political practices that, through transformation, could lead to an authentic humanism. In relation to the method, in addition to deductive content analysis, an exploratory quantitative study was developed, using a survey applied to educational actors in Baja California as a data collection technique. Among the most outstanding results, it was identified that there is a classic humanism in which practices such as inclusion and equity are contemplated, as well as a critical humanism that incorporates emerging practices such as ecological awareness and openness to sexual diversity. In the case of Mexico, an education closer to classical humanism is observed, even when its attributes are not fully practiced.