Philosophy Of Education

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This textbook seeks to explore the purpose & values of the philosophy of education & specific issues of contemporary relevance. Unlike many other texts on the subject The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction" is fundamentally about the activity of philosophizing & not about (mostly long-dead) philosophers. With this goal in mind contributors have been selected who are capable of bringing the Philosophy of Education to life for the reader. All are respected as philosophers in their own right & they write in an accessible & engaging manner. The chapters are not position statements that express one viewpoint at the expense of others; rather they provide an overview of a topic including reference to central concepts & discussion of major debates. Each chapter: explains & summarises the main concepts & discussions in a particular area of debate;

Includes:: extracts from philosophical writing followed by questions that guide the reader to engage critically & actively with the text; refers where appropriate to current events or topics; & ends with a bibliographic section that guides the reader towards further reading & suggests next steps & more challenging sources or counter-pointed arguments. " The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction" is primarily for students studying education studies & teacher education. It will also appeal to practising teachers who wish to engage with philosophical approaches to contemporary educational issues & to educationalists who are looking for a succinct guide to philosophical perspectives on educational theory & practice."