This volume provides an introduction to the philosophy of education, which will enable students meeting the subject for the first time to find their way among the many specialized volumes. It deals in a non-technical way with the more important issues raised in a philosophical approach to education, and gives a clear idea of the scope of the subject. After discussing different theories of the aims of education, whether mechanistic or organic, the author addresses practical issues - for example, about the curriculum, the distinction between education and indoctrination, the role of authority and discipline, and the place of religious and moral teaching. Finally he deals with some important aspects of education and the influence of different political structures on the philosophy of education.
Author(s): Terence W. Moore
Edition: 1
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 160
Contents......Page 6
General editor’s note......Page 8
Acknowledgments......Page 10
1 Philosophy and philosophy of education......Page 11
2 General theory of education......Page 20
3 Knowledge and the curriculum......Page 29
4 Teaching and educating......Page 41
5 Education, morals and religion......Page 52
6 Social philosophy of education......Page 63
Bibliography......Page 74
Index......Page 75
