Description
- 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.
About the Author
RANDALL CURREN is Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Professor of Education at the University of Rochester, NY, and has held research professorships at the University of Birmingham and the Royal Institute of Philosophy in the UK. He is the author of 120 publications in philosophy of education and related areas of philosophy, and is a recent past editor of the journal Theory and Research in Education.
Reviews
"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, is perfect for this purpose. In virtue of its excellent content, range, accessibility, and flexibility, it will quickly become the standard anthology for the field." Harvey Siegel, University of Miami
Book Information
ISBN 9781405130233
Author Randall Curren
Format Paperback
Page Count 608
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 862g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 170mm * 33mm