What should the aims of education be in a liberal society and who should exercise control over education? How can children be taught to become good citizens of a pluralistic state? The Demands of Liberal Education seeks to answer these questions by drawing upon political theory, philosophy of education, and empirical research to develop a liberal theory of children's education that is provocative and new. The book argues that contrary to the assumptions of many philosophers, educators, parents and politicians, the liberal state is obligated as a matter of justice to help all children develop the capacity for autonomy. Levinson argues that liberal governments should exercise much greater control over schools than they now do.

About the Author
Dr Meira Levinson is a Teacher at Atlanta Public Schools

Reviews
In The Demands of Liberal Education, Meira Levinson, an Oxford-trained political philosopher who has worked extensively within the American public school system, has written a book that no contemporary theorist of education or liberal political theory can afford to ignore. * Educational Researcher *
The Demands of Liberal Education is an intellectually stimulating work that provides aesthetic pleasure through the incisive subtlety of its arguments and the elegant clarity of its prose. Levinson has given educators, policymakers, and political philosophers a book that will serve as an invaluable resource in research and teaching. * Educational Researcher *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198295440
Author Meira Levinson
Format Hardback
Page Count 250
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 511g
Dimensions(mm) 243mm * 162mm * 18mm