- Author
- Bailey, Richard. ed.
- Publisher
- Continuum International London
- ISBN
- 9781847060198
- Table of Contents
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List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
ch. 1 What Is the Philosophy of Education? (Paul Standish)
ch. 2 Does Education Need Philosophy? (Richard Pring)
ch. 3 What Is Education For? (Roger Marples)
ch. 4 What Should Go on the Curriculum? (Michael Hand)
ch. 5 Can We Teach Ethics? (James C Conroy)
ch. 6 Do Children Have Any Rights? (Harry Brighhose, Paula McAvoy)
ch. 7 Can Schools Make Good Citizens? (Tristan McCowan)
ch. 8 Should the State Control Education? (Judith Suissa)
ch. 9 Educational Opportunities - Who Shall We Leave Out? (CArrie Winstanley)
ch. 10 Should Parents Have a Say in Their Children's Schooling? (Dianne Gereluk)
ch. 11 What's Wrong with Indoctrination and Brainwashing? (Richard Bailey)
ch. 12 Reading the Philosophy of Education (John Gingell)
ch. 13 Writing the Philosophy of Education< (Richard Smith) br>
References
Useful Websites
Index
This textbook seeks to explore the purpose and values of the philosophy of education, and specific issues of contemporary relevance. (From the Publisher)