Forgotten Connections

"I must admit that I have some difficulties in writing an impassionate and unbiased review of the recently translated Mollenhauer book Vergessene Zusamenghange, because in my view it is one of the most important studies in philosophy of education written in the 20th century. As such I would say it is a shame that the English speaking part of academia had to wait until this century to be able read it in translation." -Joris Vlieghe, Philosophy of Education

"Forgotten Connections is a tremendously rich book that provides original insights into the complexities of education and that, through this, provides a unique way into a very different tradition of educational theory and theorizing." - Gert Biesta, Julie Allan and Richard Edwards, Series Editors, Theorizing Education

"In his exemplary introduction to Forgotten Connections, Friesen is, like Mollenhauer himself, always teaching, making complex concepts (Bildung and hermeneutics among them) accessible, providing intriguing illustrations (from his own teaching), situating ideas in history, including in intellectual history and (Mollenhauer’s) life history. Panoramic and provocative, Friesen brings Mollenhauer back from the past into the present. This is a book to be taught now." - William F. Pinar, Canada Research Chair, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

"Including a thorough, informative and well-written introduction by Norm Friesen, readers will find that the book is as multi-layered and aporetic as it is provocative and different. [The author] provokes and stirs me. His thoughts make me helpless and vulnerable, but at the same time also passionate and curious to understand more." -Tone Savei, NLA University College, Bergen, Norway