Screen LibraryThe Blackwell guide to the philosophy of education
Publisher's description: In this important survey, an international group of leading philosophers chart the development of philosophy of education in the twentieth century and point to significant questions for its future. Presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of ed...
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Blackwell philosophy guides
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470996294 |
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Publisher's description: In this important survey, an international group of leading philosophers chart the development of philosophy of education in the twentieth century and point to significant questions for its future. Presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of education. Contains 20 newly-commissioned articles, all of which are written by internationally distinguished scholars. Each chapter reviews a problem, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Provides a solid foundation for further study. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xvi, 414 pages). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9781405164795 1405164794 0470997184 9780470997185 9780470996294 0470996293 |
| Index Number: | LB14 |
| CLC: | G40-02 |
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Foreword / Introduction / Pragmatism and education / Critical theory and critical pedagogy / Postmodernism/post-structuralism / Feminism, philosophy, and education: imagining public spaces / Liberalism and communitarianism / Democratic citizenship / Education and the market / Multicultural education / Activity of philosophy and the practice of education / Critical thinking / Practical reason / Higher education and the university / Information and communication technology / Epistemology and curriculum / Vocational education and training / Progressivism / Adults and children / Autonomy and authenticity in education / Changing notions of the moral and of moral education / Education in religion and spirituality / |