Philosophical Foundations of Education
Philosophical Foundations of Education
- ISBN 13:
9780136245605
- ISBN 10:
0136245609
- Edition: 6th
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 06/17/1998
- Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary
This survey of the various philosophies of education offers a balanced, critical treatment of each philosophy -- demonstrating its uses in, and affects on, educational practices. Discusses each philosophy individually -- Idealism, Realism, Eastern Philosophy, Religion, Pragmatism, Reconstructionism, Behaviorism, Existentialism, Phenomonology, Analytic Philosophy, Marxism, Postmodernism -- exploring the historical development, current status, influence on education, leading ideas, and selected readings of major philosophers for each. Covers significant new developments in philosophy -- particularly in realism, pragmatism, Marxism, and Post Modernism. Integrates information on the role of the teacher throughout. For educators at all levels.