Philosophical Foundations of Education - (7th Edition)

Author: Ozmen
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is one of the educational philosophy textbooks with the longest usage time and the most revisions in the United States. Starting from the formation background of philosophical thoughts that have had a profound impact on education, the author introduces the main philosophical viewpoints in history and their development in a person-centric manner. Subsequently, it discusses the specific claims of each theory in terms of educational objectives, teaching methods, curriculum, teacher roles, and other aspects. To broaden readers' philosophical perspectives, the author also summarizes the criticisms and critiques faced by each theory and excerpts representative works to inspire readers to engage in broader and deeper reading and reflection. Whether you are a beginner, a professional with some foundation, or an instructor teaching this course, you will find this book to be an extremely useful reference.