Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088275971X ISBN 13: 9780882759715

Publisher: R. E. Krieger Pub. Co

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive and critical analysis of the philosophical foundations of adult education. Six major systems of educational thought -- liberal education, progressivism, behaviorism, humanistic education, radicalism, and conceptual analysis -- provide the framework for an examination of the views of prominent adult educators and major programs in adult education. This much-needed work contributes to our understanding of the personalities, issues, and programs in the field of education; it also stimulates readers to clarify their own personal philosophy of education. A bibliographic essay presents the developments in each of the six systems over the past 15 years. Three major areas -- phenomenology, critical theory, and feminist theory -- are discussed within this framework.

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About the Author:

John L. Elias, Ed.D., is a Professor of Religion and Education in Fordham University's Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. He is also a member of the faculty of the Graduate School of Education in the same university. Dr. Elias has been active for many years in religious education as a teacher, administrator, consultant, and author. Among his publications are Philosophy of Education: Classical and Contemporary, The Foundations and Practice of Adult Religious Education, Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education, Paulo Freire: Pedagogue of Liberation, Studies in Theology and Education, Psychology and Religious Education, and Moral Education: Secular and Religious --All with Krieger Publishing Company. Dr. Elias lives in Madison, New Jersey.

About this edition

• Publisher: R. E. Krieger Pub. Co
• ISBN 10: 088275971X
• ISBN 13: 9780882759715
• Binding: Hardcover