FATHERHOOD

PHILOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE

It has been said that being a father is what finally gives a man his meaning in life. And a fathers role has never been so involved or expectations so high. Theres a lot for dads to discover, and as Socrates demonstrated, learning really begins when we as fathers realize how little we know. But, no fear, help is at hand asFatherhood Philosophy for Everyone offers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy, exploring paternal concerns such as:Fatherhood and the meaning of lifeThe impact of change in men who become fathersHow to raise well-adjusted children and have a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience of fatherhoodDo real fathers bake cookies?

Both thought-provoking and practical,Fatherhood Philosophy for Everyone provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role.

Editors

LON S. NEASE is a PhD student in the Philosophy Department at the University of Cincinnati.

MICHAEL W. AUSTIN is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University.

Series Editor

FRITZ ALLHOFF is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Western Michigan University, as well as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National Universitys Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.

Acknowledgments (Lon S. Nease and Michael W. Austin).

Introduction:Fathering the Idea (Lon S. Nease and Michael W. Austin).

PART I THE IMPACT OF BEING A FATHER.

1 Father Time and Fatherhood (Scott A. Davison).

2 How Fatherhood Will Change Your Life (Ammon Allred).

3 The Born Identity:Becoming Daddy (Kimberley Fink-Jensen).

4 Fatherhood and the Meaning of Life (Michael Barnwell).

PART II ETHICS AND PARENTING STYLES.

5 In Virtue of Upbringing:The Art of Raising a Good Person (Lon S. Nease).

6 Does My FatherCare?Paternalism, Care Ethics, and Fatherhood (Andrew Terjesen).

7 How Should I Parent?Fathering Thats Fun and Effective (Dan Florell and Steffen Wilson).

8 Fathering for Freedom (J. K. Swindler).

PART III KEEPING IT REAL: Authentic Fatherhood.

9 Real Fathers Bake Cookies (Dan Collins-Cavanaugh).

10 Maybe Happiness is Loving Our Father:Confucius and the Rituals of Dad (Andrew Komasinski).

11 Authentic Fatherhood:A Traditional Yoruba-African Understanding (Abiodun Oladele Balogun).

12 The Heart of the Merciful Father (Stephen Joseph Mattern).

PART IV DILEMMAS FOR DAD.

13 Should I Let Him Watch?A Fathers Philosophical Perspective on Popular Media (Joshua Baron).

14 Fathering for Social Justice:Raising Children with Open Eyes and Open Minds (David S. Owen).

15 Like Father Like Son?Challenges in the Father-Son Relationship (Anthony Carreras).

16 Father's Ideals and Children's Lives (Jeffrey Morgan).

17 Dads and Daughters:Wisdom for a Winding Road (Michael W. Austin).

Appendix A: Cookie Recipes for Dads (Dan Collins-Cavanaugh).

Appendix B: Wisdom of Youth.

Notes on Contributors.