Title:
Philosophy : education / Bryan R. Warnick and Lynda Stone, editors.
Author:
Warnick, Bryan R., 1974- editor.
Stone, Lynda, editor.
Publication Information:
Farmington Hills, Mich. : Macmillan Reference USA, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2017]
Call Number:
LB17 .P46 2017
Abstract:
"Covers such topics as epistemology and education, feminist philosophy of education, race and education, school dress codes, and sex education. The use of film, literature, art, case studies, and other disciplines or situations/events provide illustrations of human experiences which work as gateways to questions philosophers try to address"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780028662930
Series:
Macmillan Interdisciplinary handbooks
Physical Description:
xxx, 447 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subject Term:
Contents:
Figures and traditions : Plato / Jean-Jacques Rousseau / Pragmatism and John Dewey / Analytic philosophy of education / Continental philosophy of education / Critical theory / Feminist philosophy and education / Multiculturalism and education / Postcolonial studies and education
Race and education / Cosmopolitanism and education / Education and commemoration / Transformation and education / Friendship and education / Democracy and education / Creativity and education / Epistemology and education / Education and scientific research
Is there a right to an education? / Should families be allowed to choose schools? / What does it mean to be an education professional? / Should schools have dress codes? / Should teachers share their political views in the classroom? / What can go wrong in religious instruction? And what should go right? / What should students learn about sex?
