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Philosophy of Education: An Anthology
Curren
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Description for Philosophy of Education: An Anthology
Hardback. 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. Editor(s): Curren, Randall R. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 264 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1342.
Philosophy of Education: An Anthology brings together the essential historical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of education.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405130226
SKU
V9781405130226
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99-50
About Curren
Randall Curren is Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department and Professor of Education at the University of Rochester, NY. He has published in philosophy of education, law, ethics, and history of philosophy, including Aristotle on the Necessity of Public Education (2000). He is the editor of A Companion to the Philosophy of Education (Blackwell, 2003) and of the journal ... Read more
Reviews for Philosophy of Education: An Anthology
"Philosophy of Education: An Anthology is a major contribution to philosophy of education. There are now quite a few large volumes on the subject. All have their virtues, but none of them lend themselves easily to introductory and mid-level courses in philosophy of education. This new anthology, edited with wisdom, judgment and deep knowledge of the field by Randall Curren, ... Read more