Philosophy Of Education An Anthology

Author : Randall Curren
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 1405130229
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy of Education written by Randall Curren and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy of Education: An Anthology brings together the essential historical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of education. The readings have been selected for their philosophical merit, their focus on important aspects of educational practice and their readability. Includes classic pieces by Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Dewey. Addresses topical issues such as teacher professionalism and accountability, the commercialization of schooling, multicultural education, and parental choice.

Author : Randall Curren
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470997230
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Companion to the Philosophy of Education written by Randall Curren and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to the Philosophy of Education is a comprehensive guide to philosophical thinking about education. Offers a state-of-the-art account of current and controversial issues in education, including issues pertaining to multiculturalism, special education, sex education, and academic freedom. Written by an international team of leading experts, who are directly engaged with these profound and complex educational problems. Serves as an indispensable guide to the field of philosophy of education.

Author : Steven M. Cahn
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199783069
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education written by Steven M. Cahn and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now even more affordably priced in its second edition, Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education is ideal for undergraduate and graduate philosophy of education courses. Editor Steven M. Cahn, a highly respected contributor to the field, brings together writings by leading figures in the history of philosophy and notable contemporary thinkers. The first section of the book provides material from nine classic writers, while the second section presents twenty-one recent selections that reflect diverse approaches, including pragmatism, analytic philosophy, feminism, and multiculturalism. The second edition features expanded selections by Locke, Rousseau, Kant, and Dewey, along with eight new readings.

Author : John G. Cottingham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405124784
Total Pages : 882 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Western Philosophy written by John G. Cottingham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-11-28 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Philosophy: An Anthology provides the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of the Western philosophical tradition from ancient Greece to the leading philosophers of today. Features substantial and carefully chosen excerpts from all the greats of philosophy, arranged thematically and chronologically Readings are introduced and linked together by a lucid philosophical commentary which guides the reader through the key arguments Embraces all the major subfields of philosophy: theory of knowledge and metaphysics, philosophy of mind, religion and science, moral philosophy (theoretical and applied), political theory, and aesthetics Updated edition now includes additional contemporary readings in each section Augmented by two completely new sections on logic and language, and philosophy and the meaning of life

Author : Brian W. Dotts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108622488
Total Pages : 573 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Educational Foundations written by Brian W. Dotts and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This educational foundations book offers a comprehensive overview of American education history and a variety of classical, Enlightenment, and contemporary educational philosophers. While Educational Foundations includes a history of American education, it also looks at numerous policies, constitutional law cases, events, and political, religious, and social conflicts for students to consider while learning their subject matter. The text is divided into two sections: the first is a look at a broad array of philosophical influences from the Western canon, while the second is an exploration of the history of American education, focusing on a few specific eras. With strong and helpful pedagogical features and resources, such as class activities, suggested files, chapter objectives, and sidebar questions, this textbook is an excellent resource for students. It is useful for undergraduate and graduate courses in educational foundations.

Author : Emily Esch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781889680989
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy Through Teaching written by Emily Esch and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ronald F. Reed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780801317255
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophical Documents in Education written by Ronald F. Reed and published by . This book was released on 1995-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Philosophical Documents in Education, 3/e, masterfully argues that students can better understand and practice their profession by reading, contemplating, and discussing the great philosophic tradition in education. An edited anthology of 18 primary source materials in educational philosophy, this text provides a wide range of both historical and contemporary viewpoints."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Tony W. Johnson
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 : 9781292041438
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophical Documents in Education written by Tony W. Johnson and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Approach/Summary For preservice and inservice teachers studying the historical and philosophical foundations of education. An anthology of primary sources that explores the philosophy of teaching and learning through a wide variety of viewpoints throughout history. The introduction to the fourth edition of Philosophical Documents in Education asks the simple question, what does it mean to be educated? That simple but profound inquiry is answered throughout the anthology's 16 chapters by both classical and contemporary educators, progressives, and philosophers. Driven by the idea that students can better understand and practice their profession by reading, contemplating, and discussing philosophical and historical literature, this collection of primary sources exposes readers to a wealth of ideas regarding teaching, learning, schooling, and instruction - from ancient texts to modern selections.

Author : Tony W. Johnson
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
ISBN 13 : 9780205553846
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophical Documents in Education written by Tony W. Johnson and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2008 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophical Documents in Education, 3/emasterfully argues that students can better understand and practice their profession by reading, contemplating, and discussing the great philosophic tradition in education. An edited anthology of 18 primary source materials in educational philosophy, this book provides a wide range of both historical and contemporary viewpoints. Works by philosophers of numerous perspectives–-including Catharine Macaulay, Hannah Arendt, Cornel West, Maxine Greene, Paulo Freire, Kieran Egan, Jane Roland Martin, and Parker J. Palmer–-expose readers to philosophical views from diverse populations and convictions. With fresh perspectives, a comprehensive and contextualizing introduction, and updated pedagogy including revised timelines and new chapter questions, this revered resource is more vital than ever for today's teachers.

Author : Steven M. Cahn
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 : 9780073407418
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education written by Steven M. Cahn and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.