Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199783055 ISBN 13: 9780199783052

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Intended for philosophy of education courses, this anthology brings together classic writings on education by leading figures in the history of philosophy and notable contributions to the field by a variety of contemporary thinkers. The first section provides material from a sizable collection of classic writers, enabling students to read the original sources for themselves. The second section includes recent materials that reflect diverse approaches such as feminism, critical theory, and multiculturalism.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Featuring 30 classic and contemporary readings, it is the only book available that provides both extended selections from classic writings and wide coverage of contemporary issues by leading thinkers in the field of education.

Part 1, Classic Theories, includes the complete texts of Plato's "Meno," Dewey's "The Child and the Curriculum" and "Experience in Education," and Mill's insightful "Inaugural Address at the University of St. Andrews."

Part 2, Contemporary Issues, addresses a wide range of approaches and includes Gutmann's "Democratic Education," Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed," and Rorty's "Hermeneutics, General Studies, and Teaching."

Introductions to each selection provide brief biographical sketches of the authors as well as a brief assessment of their work and its critical reception.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199783055
• ISBN 13: 9780199783052
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560
• Editor: Cahn Steven M.