Philosophy of education
By: Nel Noddings.
Series: Dimensions of philosophy series
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 226
Subjects: Education -- Philosophy
Description: Philosophy of Education is designed for general students of education who need to know something about philosophical thought and its exercise in teaching, learning, research, and educational policy. It assumes no previous training in philosophy. Ranging broadly from the great historical figures through John Dewey to contemporary representatives of both analytic and Continental traditions, it is always fair-minded, generous, and undogmatic. Attractive features are the author's nondoctrinaire feminism, her commitment to the empowerment of students, and her coverage of the most recent trends in educational thought. This is an essential book not just for teachers and for future teachers but for anyone needing a survey of contemporary trends in the philosophy of education.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-221) and index.