Philosophy of Education - Thinking and Learning Through History and Practice

Ryder's engaging text welcomes students and practicing teachers into the intellectual framework of current education systems and pedagogy. Not assuming prior knowledge of philosophy, the book outlines general principles, acknowledges outlying factors, and presents a systematic and socially conscious approach to the practice of teaching.

List of contents

Introduction

Part I

Chapter 1Reality, the Good, and the State: Plato's Republic

Chapter 2Nature and the Individual: Rousseau's Emile

Chapter 3Experience and Democracy: Dewey's Democracy and Education

Chapter 4Domination and Liberation: Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Part II

Chapter 5Education and Its Problems

Chapter 6Education in Context: Nature, Knowledge, and Experience

Chapter 7Education in Context: Society and the State

Conclusion

Notes

Biographical Sketches

About the author

By John Ryder

Summary

Ryder's engaging text welcomes students and practicing teachers into the intellectual framework of current education systems and pedagogy. Not assuming prior knowledge of philosophy, the book outlines general principles, acknowledges outlying factors, and presents a systematic and socially conscious approach to the practice of teaching.

Product details

• Authors: John Ryder, Ryder John
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 18 to 22
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2022
• EAN: 9781538166628
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-6662-8
• No. of pages: 286
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; PHILOSOPHY / Social, EDUCATION / History, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Social & political philosophy, History of Education, Philosophy & theory of education