The representation of the pedagogue in Clement of Alexandria

Authors

  • Héctor García Cataldo Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Abstract

This article proposes a first approach to the work of Clement of Alexandria: The Pedagogue. It articulates the last period of the ancient world with new trends of thought and a cultual and religious syncretism and the position of a new eidos: monotheism. It tries to demonstrate that the role of education, the educator and Christ the paidagogos are seen as the rational grounds of faith and a message of salvation towards man’s perfection.

Keywords:

hellenism, Clement of Alexandria, pedagogy, salvation, perfection

Author Biography

Héctor García Cataldo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Doctor en Filosofía, por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV 2010); Magíster en Historia, con Mención en Historia Europea, por Universidad de Chile (2006); Licenciado en Filología Clásica con Opción Helénica y Latina, por Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (1983). Docente en Instituto de Filosofía PUCV, Universidad de Chile y Universidad de Playa Ancha.