Philosophy and Education
An introduction to key questions and themes
By Joanna Haynes, Ken Gale, Melanie Parker | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to philosophy and education. It skilfully guides readers through this challenging and sometimes complex area bringing key philosophical ideas and questions to life in the context and practice of education. There is also a companion website to accompany the book, featuring live weblinks for each activity which can be visited at www.routledge.com/cw/haynes.
The authors consider the implications of educational trends and movements through a variety of philosophical lenses such as Marxism, utopianism, feminism and poststructuralism. The book explores enduring themes such as childhood and contemporary issues such as the teaching of critical thinking and philosophy in schools. Features include:
- a range of individual and group activities that invite questioning and discussion
- case studies and examples from a variety of formal and informal education settings and contexts
- reference to philosophically informed practices of research, reading, writing and teaching
- suggestions for further reading in philosophy and education overviews and - and key questions for each chapter
Drawing on readers’ experiences of education, the book reveals the connections between philosophical ideas and educational policy and practice. Part of the Foundations in Education Studies series, this timely textbook is essential reading for students coming to the study of philosophy and education for the first time.
Editions of Philosophy and Education
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317585305
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317585312
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Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to philosophy and education. It skilfully guides readers through this challenging and sometimes complex area bringing key philosophical ideas and questions to life in the context and practice of education. There is also a companion website to accompany the book, featuring live weblinks for each activity which can be visited at www.routledge.com/cw/haynes.
The authors consider the implications of educational trends and movements through a variety of philosophical lenses such as Marxism, utopianism, feminism and poststructuralism. The book explores enduring themes such as childhood and contemporary issues such as the teaching of critical thinking and philosophy in schools. Features include:
- a range of individual and group activities that invite questioning and discussion
- case studies and examples from a variety of formal and informal education settings and contexts
- reference to philosophically informed practices of research, reading, writing and teaching
- suggestions for further reading in philosophy and education overviews and - and key questions for each chapter
Drawing on readers’ experiences of education, the book reveals the connections between philosophical ideas and educational policy and practice. Part of the Foundations in Education Studies series, this timely textbook is essential reading for students coming to the study of philosophy and education for the first time.
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What is Philosophy and Education about?
Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to philosophy and education. It skilfully guides readers through this challenging and sometimes complex area bringing key philosophical ideas and questions to life in the context and practice of education. There is also a companion website to accompany the book, featuring live weblinks for each activity which can be visited at www.routledge.com/cw/haynes.
The authors consider the implications of educational trends and movements through a variety of philosophical lenses such as Marxism, utopianism, feminism and poststructuralism. The book explores enduring themes such as childhood and contemporary issues such as the teaching of critical thinking and philosophy in schools. Features include:
- a range of individual and group activities that invite questioning and discussion
- case studies and examples from a variety of formal and informal education settings and contexts
- reference to philosophically informed practices of research, reading, writing and teaching
- suggestions for further reading in philosophy and education overviews and - and key questions for each chapter
Drawing on readers’ experiences of education, the book reveals the connections between philosophical ideas and educational policy and practice. Part of the Foundations in Education Studies series, this timely textbook is essential reading for students coming to the study of philosophy and education for the first time.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Philosophy and Education?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Philosophy and theory of education
Where can I read a sample of Philosophy and Education?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317585305
Is Philosophy and Education part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Foundations of Education Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Philosophy and Education?
Joanna Haynes, Ken Gale, Melanie Parker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Philosophy and Education is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317585305) and pdf(ISBN 9781317585312)