| The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction Contributor(s): Bailey, Richard (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1847060196 ISBN-13: 9781847060198 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $42.52 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 370.1 |
| LCCN: 2009015983 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.5" (0.90 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction encourages the reader to actively engage with the philosophy of education and the carefully selected contributors bring the philosophy of education to life for the reader. Each chapter:focuses on a particular area of debate and explains the main concepts includes extracts from philosophical writing, followed by questions that guide the reader to critically and actively engage with the text guides the reader towards further reading and suggests next steps and more challenging sources or counter-pointed arguments. The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction is essential reading for education students and for trainee teachers on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It will also appeal to practicing teachers and educationalists who wish to engage with philosophical approaches to contemporary educational issues. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bailey, Richard: - Richard Bailey is a writer and researcher in education and sport. A former teacher in both primary and secondary schools and a teacher trainer, he has been Professor at a number of leading Universities in the UK. He now lives and works in Germany. |
