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An introduction to philosophy of education /

Barrow, Robin,

An introduction to philosophy of education / Robin Barrow and Ronald Woods. - Fifth edition / revised by Robin Barrow. - New York, NY: Routledge, c2022. - xi, 251 p. : 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

On reading this book -- Thinking about the educational system -- What is it to be human? -- Do we need schools? -- Needs and interests -- The concept of education -- Knowledge: What is worth studying -- Curriculum theory -- Religion and religious education -- Morality and moral education -- Indoctrination -- Rationality -- Critical thinking and other skills -- Freedom and autonomy -- Relativism: the challenge to reason -- Creativity -- Multiculturalism and racism -- Culture -- Research into teaching -- Conclusion: theory and practice

"This introductory text, now in its fifth edition, is a classic in its field. It shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any practical activity such as teaching. In addition to these questions, which strike to the heart of the rationale for the educative process as a whole, the author explores such concepts as culture, creativity, autonomy, indoctrination, needs, interests, and learning by discovery. Updates to this edition include new chapters on religious education and moral education, as well as questions for reflection at the end of each chapter"--

9780367637385 9780367637361

2020057543


Education--Philosophy.

LB880 .B37 2022

370.1