The Blackwell guide to the philosophy of education /
Philosophy of education
edited by Nigel Blake [and others].
- xvi, 414 pages ; 25 cm.
- Blackwell philosophy guides .
- Blackwell philosophy guides. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foreword / Introduction / Pragmatism and education / Critical theory and critical pedagogy / Postmodernism/post-structuralism / Feminism, philosophy, and education: imagining public spaces / Liberalism and communitarianism / Democratic citizenship / Education and the market / Multicultural education / Activity of philosophy and the practice of education / Critical thinking / Practical reason / Higher education and the university / Information and communication technology / Epistemology and curriculum / Vocational education and training / Progressivism / Adults and children / Autonomy and authenticity in education / Changing notions of the moral and of moral education / Education in religion and spirituality / Paul Hirst -- Nigel Blake [and others] -- Jim Garrison, Alven Neiman -- Nigel Blake, Jan Masschelein -- Michael Peters, Kenneth Wain -- Maxine Greene, Morwenna Griffiths -- Eamonn Callan, John White -- Penny Enslin, Patricia White -- David Bridges, Ruth Jonathan -- Pradeep A. Dhillon, J. Mark Halstead -- Pádraig Hogan, Richard Smith -- Sharon Bailin, Harvey Siegel -- Joseph Dunne, Shirley Pendlebury -- Ronald Barnett, Paul Standish -- David Blacker, Jane McKie -- Andrew Davis, Kevin Williams -- Paul Hager, Terry Hyland -- John Darling, Sven Erik Nordenbo -- Paul Smeyers, Colin Wringe -- Michael Bonnett, Stephaan Cuypers -- Nel Noddings, Michael Slote -- Hanan Alexander, Terence H. McLaughlin. PART I. Social and cultural theories: -- PART II. Politics and education: -- PART III. Philosophy as education: -- PART IV. Teaching and curriculum: -- PART V. Ethics and upbringing: --
Publisher's description: In this important survey, an international group of leading philosophers chart the development of philosophy of education in the twentieth century and point to significant questions for its future. Presents a definitive introduction to the core areas of philosophy of education. Contains 20 newly-commissioned articles, all of which are written by internationally distinguished scholars. Each chapter reviews a problem, examines the current state of the discipline with respect to the topic, and discusses possible futures of the field. Provides a solid foundation for further study.