Being Human: Diagnosis in Curative Education by Karl König explores the profound nature of human development, addressing the challenges that arise in the physical and spiritual journey of life. König presents a dual approach to human growth: one aspect is the deepening “inhabitation” of the body, while the other is the increasing awareness and differentiation of the external world. This complex process often leads to difficulties that are commonly labelled as disabilities, but König challenges this perception by offering a transformative perspective on such conditions.
Through his approach to curative education, König suggests that what are typically seen as disabilities are actually meaningful adaptations—ways of coping with the complex challenges of living in a physical body. Rather than simply seeing these conditions as deviations, Being Human invites readers to view them against the backdrop of a comprehensive child anthropology, offering new insights into human development. This book is an essential read for those interested in understanding the deeper layers of human growth and the meaningful role of disabilities in that process.
This work is ideal for educators, parents, and those interested in curative education, offering a rich, thought-provoking perspective on human development and the significance of disability in the broader context of life.
