Pragmatism and Educational Research (Philosophy, Theory, and Educational Research) (Philosophy, Theory, and Educational Research Series)

This volume offers an overview of the pragmatic understanding of knowledge and the acquisition of knowledge, and its implications for the conduct of educational research. Pragmatism and Educational Research focuses primarily on the work of John Dewey, and examines the relationship between pragmatism and educational research both in relation to research methodology and to a pragmatic educational theory. Biesta and Burbules provide examples of characteristic research questions and research methods and approaches, as informed by a pragmatist outlook. Further, they argue that the major benefit of a pragmatic approach to educational research lies in the possibility of promoting intelligent and reflective action by educational practitioners.

this Volume Offers An Overview Of The Pragmatic Understanding Of Knowledge And The Acquisition Of Knowledge, And Its Implications For The Conduct Of Educational Research. Pragmatism And Educational Research Focuses Primarily On The Work Of John Dewey, And Examines The Relationship Between Pragmatism And Educational Research Both In Relation To Research Methodology And To A Pragmatic Educational Theory.

Table of Contents......Page 6 Series Preface......Page 8 1 What Is Pragmatism?......Page 10 2 From Experience to Knowledge......Page 34 3 The Process of Inquiry......Page 64 4 Consequences of Pragmatism......Page 92 5 Pragmatism and Educational Research......Page 116 Bibliography......Page 124 Index......Page 130 About the Authors......Page 136 This work provides an overview of the pragmatic understanding of knowledge and the acquisition of knowledge, and its implications for the conduct of educational research. It focuses on the work of John Dewey, and examines the relationship between pragmatism and educational research