Problems In Education: A Philosophical Approach
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What does it truly mean to educate a human being — and what philosophical foundations should guide the enterprise? Problems in Education: A Philosophical Approach, edited by Donald Cave, presents a rigorous anthology of essays that confront the most enduring and contested questions in educational thought, from the nature of knowledge and the purpose of schooling to the moral responsibilities of teachers and institutions. Drawing together a range of philosophical perspectives, the collection instructs readers to think critically about the assumptions embedded in everyday educational practice, challenging both novice students of pedagogy and seasoned educators to interrogate the values that underpin their work. The volume sits within a rich tradition of analytic and continental philosophy of education, arguing that practical problems in the classroom are inseparable from deeper metaphysical and ethical questions. Cave's editorial vision gives the collection a coherent intellectual thrust, weaving together diverse voices into a sustained and provocative dialogue about the aims of education in a democratic society. For anyone who has ever wondered whether our schools are truly teaching what matters most, this anthology offers not easy answers, but something far more valuable — the precise and demanding questions that make wisdom possible.
Author: Donald Cave
Format: Paperback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it truly mean to educate a human being — and what philosophical foundations should guide the enterprise? Problems in Education: A Philosophical Approach, edited by Donald Cave, presents a rigorous anthology of essays that confront the most enduring and contested questions in educational thought, from the nature of knowledge and the purpose of schooling to the moral responsibilities of teachers and institutions. Drawing together a range of philosophical perspectives, the collection instructs readers to think critically about the assumptions embedded in everyday educational practice, challenging both novice students of pedagogy and seasoned educators to interrogate the values that underpin their work. The volume sits within a rich tradition of analytic and continental philosophy of education, arguing that practical problems in the classroom are inseparable from deeper metaphysical and ethical questions. Cave's editorial vision gives the collection a coherent intellectual thrust, weaving together diverse voices into a sustained and provocative dialogue about the aims of education in a democratic society. For anyone who has ever wondered whether our schools are truly teaching what matters most, this anthology offers not easy answers, but something far more valuable — the precise and demanding questions that make wisdom possible.