Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Bloomsbury Library of Educational Thought) - Softcover

Jürgen Oelkers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 147251887X ISBN 13: 9781472518873

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2014

Synopsis

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, enlightenment philosopher and founder of natural education, is one of the most influential philosophers of education in the western world. In order to fully understand Rousseau's impact as a true educational thinker, Jurgen Oelkers argues that we must take into account his paradoxical style, unique intellectual biography and his turbulent and unconventional way of life. Combining historical analysis and contemporary ethical theory, this text serves as both an introduction to Rousseau's theories of education and a critique of his views, and shows how Rousseau was a pioneer in exploring educational issues within the context of his own philosophical problems in order to present innovative solutions.

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About the Author

Jürgen Oelkers is Professor Emeritus of The University of Zurich, Switzerland. He is specialized in history of philosophy of education. Among his recent books is a study on John Dewey (2009).

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 147251887X
• ISBN 13: 9781472518873
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264