Philosophical Foundations of Education
ISBN: 9780132540742 | 0132540746
Edition: 9thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Pub. Date: 3/14/2011
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Now in its ninth edition, Philosophical Foundations of Educationprovides readers with comprehensive knowledge about the various schools of thought that have comprised the philosophy of education throughout history. Highly readable, this chronological text gives insight into the individuals who helped develop various philosophies of education and provides historical information about how they lived and how they learned. In addition, each chapter covers each philosophy#x19;s aims, methods, curriculums, teaching roles, advantages, and disadvantage... MORE
Brief Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 — Idealism and Education
Chapter 2 — Realism and Education
Chapter 3 — Eastern Philosophy, Religion, and Education
Chapter 4 - Pragmatism and Education
Chapter 5 — Reconstructionism an... MORE
Chapter 6 — Behaviorism and Education
Chapter 7 — Existentialism, Phenomenology, and Education
Chapter 8 — Marxism and Education
Chapter 9 — Analytic Philosophy and Education
Chapter 10 — Postmodernism and Education
Postscript
Useful Websites and Internet Links
Selected Bibliography
Index
Dr Howard A. Ozmon is professor emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University and the author of many articles and books on philosophy and education. Dr. Ozmon taught in public schools in New York and New Jersey, and has been a professor at several colleges and universities including Miami University (Ohio), the University of Virginia, William Paterson University (New Jersey), and Chicago State University, where he was chairman of the Department of Education. Dr. Ozmon continues to publish in scholarly journals and lectures widely. He is listed as a member of many professional organizations, has received many awards, and is included in Wikipedia. Additional information may be obtained by visiting his website at www. howardozmon.com
