An Introduction to Philosophy of Education By: Ronald Woods; Robin Barrow Publisher: Routledge Print ISBN: 9780415381260, 0415381266 eText ISBN: 9781134178674, 1134178670 Edition: 4th Pages: 224 Copyright year: 2006 Format: EPUB Available from $ 21.98 USD SKU 9781134178674R90 This introductory text, now in its fourth edition, is a classic in its field. It shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any practical activity such as teaching. What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? In addition to these questions, which strike to the heart of the rationale for the educative process as a whole, the authors explore such concepts as culture, creativity, autonomy, indoctrination, needs, interests and learning by discovery. In this new updated edition, the authors draw on the latest research in genetics to argue that education is uniquely human and is essentially what develops us as humans. Resisting modern tendencies to equate knowledge with opinion, and value judgements with taste, this book leads the reader into the business of philosophising and champions the cause of reason in education. Additional ISBNs 9780415381260, 9780415381277, 0415381266, 0415381274, 9781280552700, 1280552700 Download eBook Free: https://ouo.io/n3IN6l7
