An Introduction to Philosophy of Education - Rilegato

Barrow, Robin; Woods, Ronald

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0415381274 ISBN 13: 9780415381277

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2006

Riassunto

This introductory text, now in its fourth edition, is a classic in its field. It shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any practical activity such as teaching. What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? In addition to these questions, which strike to the heart of the rationale for the educative process as a whole, the authors explore such concepts as culture, creativity, autonomy, indoctrination, needs, interests and learning by discovery.

In this new updated edition, the authors draw on the latest research in genetics to argue that education is uniquely human and is essentially what develops us as humans. Resisting modern tendencies to equate knowledge with opinion, and value judgements with taste, this book leads the reader into the business of philosophising and champions the cause of reason in education.

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Recensione

Praise for the previous edition:

'Well written, accessible to students with no previous background in philosophy... an excellent introduction.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement

Contenuti

1. Thinking about Education  2. What it is to be Human?  3. The Concept of Education  4. Knowledge and the Curriculum  5. Curriculum Theory  6. Indoctrination  7. Rationality  8. Self-Determination  9. The Postmodern Challenge  10.  Needs, Interests and Experience  11. Creativity  12. Culture  13. Research into Teaching  14. Conclusions: Theory and Practice

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0415381274
• ISBN 13: 9780415381277
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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