Mind's Wheel: An Introduction to Educational Philosophy

Author: [USA] Springer Jia Chenyang
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is an introductory work that provides a concise overview of the history of educational philosophy. It focuses on discussions about themes such as freedom, authority, cultural relationships, school systems, human rights, and others in the development of educational philosophy. Examples include Socrates' "midwifery," Plato's ideas on state education, Rousseau's gender education and social contract theory, Bloom's cultural subjectivity, Goodman's free school education, Irwin's anti-school education, and Freire's critical education. Each thinker and school of thought is introduced briefly and clearly, making this book an excellent introductory read for educational philosophy.