Cultural Diversity, Liberal Pluralism and Schools - Isaiah Berlin and Education

A unique analysis of the relevance of British philosopher Isaiah Berlin's writing to education, particularly on the apparently conflicting aims of liberal pluralism and multiculturalism in schools.

List of contents

Acknowledgements 1. Isaiah Berlin and Liberalism 2. Political Philosophy, Cultural Diversity and Education 3. Cultural Diversity, Value Pluralism and the Curriculum 4. Faith-based and Cultural Identity Schools: A Liberal Defence? 5. Cultural Communities, Education and Right of Exit 6. National Identity and Education 7. In Pursuit of an Uncertain Future. Notes. References. Index

About the author

Neil Burtonwood is Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies; he taught in high schools for over a decade. He is the author of The Culture Concept in Educational Studies and a regular contributor to research journals.

Summary

A unique analysis of the relevance of British philosopher Isaiah Berlin’s writing to education, particularly on the apparently conflicting aims of liberal pluralism and multiculturalism in schools.

Product details

• Authors: Neil Burtonwood, Neil (University of Leeds Burtonwood, Burtonwood Neil
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.10.2012
• EAN: 9780415647113
• ISBN: 978-0-415-64711-3
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, EDUCATION / Multicultural Education, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education, Multicultural education, Educational strategies and policy