Education and the Value of Knowledge

In this title, first published in 1982, the author deals with some of the all-important questions of curriculum justification such as 'why do we value knowledge?'; 'why is it that we value some kinds of knowledge more than others?'; 'can we simply receive knowledge to be good, or is our belief that it is so grounded in man's nature, or that of k

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introduction: The Problem and Why It Matters 2. Some Theories of the Inherent Worth of Knowledge 3. Towards a Positive Answer 4. Suggestions for Further Reading; References; Index

About the author

M. A. B. Degenhardt

Summary

In this title, first published in 1982, the author deals with some of the all-important questions of curriculum justification such as ‘why do we value knowledge?’; ‘why is it that we value some kinds of knowledge more than others?’; ‘can we simply receive knowledge to be good, or is our belief that it is so grounded in man’s nature, or that of k

Product details

• Authors: Degenhardt, M A B Degenhardt, M. A. B. Degenhardt, Degenhardt M. A. B.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781138695139
• ISBN: 978-1-138-69513-9
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education; Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Educational psychology, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Philosophy and theory of education, Educational strategies and policy