The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction

Name: The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781847060198
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The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction engages readers with key debates in educational philosophy through carefully chosen essays. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic, explains fundamental concepts, includes philosophical extracts, and offers guiding questions to encourage critical engagement. The book also directs readers towards further reading and deeper exploration of philosophical issues in education. It is essential for education students, trainee teachers, and practising educators interested in reflective and philosophical approaches to contemporary educational challenges.
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This book is ideal for education students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, trainee teachers, practising educators, and educationalists interested in philosophical perspectives on education. It may also appeal to parents and others keen to understand the conceptual frameworks behind educational debates.

Explores the purpose and values of the philosophy of education, and specific issues of contemporary relevance. This book deals with the activity of philosophizing. It is suitable for students studying education studies and teacher education.

This textbook seeks to explore the purpose and values of the philosophy of education, and specific issues of contemporary relevance.

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The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction encourages the reader to actively engage with the philosophy of education, and the carefully selected contributors bring this philosophy to life for the reader.

Each chapter:

Focuses on a particular area of debate and explains the main concepts.
Includes extracts from philosophical writing, followed by questions that guide the reader to critically and actively engage with the text.
Guides the reader towards further reading and suggests next steps and more challenging sources or counter-pointed arguments.

The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction is essential reading for education students and for trainee teachers on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It will also appeal to practising teachers and educationalists who wish to engage with philosophical approaches to contemporary educational issues.

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James Arthur, Editor of the British Journal of Educational Studies, praises the collection for being scholarly, lucid, balanced, engaging, and serious. Kathy Hall, Professor of Education at University College Cork, describes it as groundbreaking, provocative, and thought-provoking, valuable for those wanting conceptual tools to consider educational policies and practices. The accessible and reflective nature of the book also appeals to parents, students, and teachers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847060198

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Contributors:

Edited by Professor Richard Bailey

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 200

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Richard Bailey is a writer and researcher in education and sport. A former teacher in both primary and secondary schools and a teacher trainer, he has been Professor at a number of leading Universities in the UK. He now lives and works in Germany.