Philosophy of Education (International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 14) : An Introduction

This volume provides an introduction to the philosophy of education, which will enable students meeting the subject for the first time to find their way among the many specialized volumes. It deals in a non-technical way with the more important issues raised in a philosophical approach to education, and gives a clear idea of the scope of the subject. After discussing different theories of the aims of education, whether mechanistic or organic, the author addresses practical issues - for example, about the curriculum, the distinction between education and indoctrination, the role of authority and discipline, and the place of religious and moral teaching. Finally he deals with some important aspects of education and the influence of different political structures on the philosophy of education. International Library of the Philosophy of Education reprints twenty-four distinguished texts published in this field over the last half-century and includes works by authors such as Reginald D. Archambault, Charles Bailey, Robin Barrow, Norman J. Bull, D. E. Cooper, R. F. Dearden, Kieran Egan, D. W. Hamlyn, Paul H. Hirst, Glenn Langford, D. J. O'Connor, T. W. Moore, D. A. Nyberg, R. W. K. Paterson, R. S. Peters, Kenneth A Strike, I. A. Snook, John and Patricia White, and John Wilson. Themes discussed include: Liberal education, moral education, the aims of education, the education of teachers, adult & continuing education and the philosophical analysis of education. Provides an introduction to the philosophy of education, which may enable students meeting the subject for the first time to find their way among the many specialized volumes. This book deals in a non-technical way with the more important issues raised in a philosophical approach to education, and gives an idea of the scope of the subject Presents a modern characterization and justification of liberal education and defends such a view of liberal education against contemporary challenges. This book offers a positive account of the content of liberal education, and follows this with an account of teacher strategy, attitude and methodology appropriate to liberal education Contents General editor’s note Acknowledgments 1 Philosophy and philosophy of education 2 General theory of education 3 Knowledge and the curriculum 4 Teaching and educating 5 Education, morals and religion 6 Social philosophy of education Bibliography Index Analyzes the development of moral judgement in children and adolescents. This book includes a critical survey of previous work in this field and places the research in its wider philosophical, psychological and sociological context The book deals in a non-technical way with the important issues raised in a philosophical approach to education, giving a clear idea of the scope of the subject. A critical and constructive discussion of philosophical questions which have particular bearing on the formulation of educational aims