Philosophy of Education

Educational policy and educational values in the USA have never been more controversial, and the schools themselves are under attack from many different directions. This book argues that the role of philosophy of education in such an environment should not be to dictate answers, but to foster understanding of the philosophical issues underlying contemporary debates. Designed for general students of education who need to know something about philosophical thought and its exercise in teaching, learning, research and educational policy, the book assumes no previous training in philosophy. It ranges broadly from leading historical figures, through John Dewey, to contemporary representatives of both analytic and Continental traditions.