The philosophy of education : an introduction / edited by Richard Bailey. - x, 184 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-176) and index.

Introduction / What is the Philosophy of Education? / Does Education Need Philosophy? / What is education for? / What should go on the curriculum? / Can we Teach Ethics? / Do Children Have Any Rights? / Can schools make good citizens? / Should the State Control Education? / Educational opportunities - who shall we leave out? / Should schooling be compulsory? / What's wrong with indoctrination and brainwashing? / Reading the Philosophy of Education / Writing the Philosophy of Education / Richard Bailey -- Paul Standish -- Richard Pring -- Roger Marples -- Michael Hand -- James C Conroy -- Harry Brighouse and Paula McAvoy -- Tristan McCowan -- Judith Suissa -- Carrie Winstanley -- Dianne Gereluk -- Richard Bailey -- John Gingell -- Richard Smith. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

1847060196 9781847060198 1441126856 9781441126856

2009015983


Education--Philosophy.

LB14.7 / .P543 2010

370.1