Philosophy Of Education (DIMENSIONS OF PERSONALITY) - Hardcover

Educational policy and educational values in the USA have never been more controversial, and the schools themselves are under attack from many different directions. This book argues that the role of philosophy of education in such an environment should not be to dictate answers, but to foster understanding of the philosophical issues underlying contemporary debates. Designed for general students of education who need to know something about philosophical thought and its exercise in teaching, learning, research and educational policy, the book assumes no previous training in philosophy. It ranges broadly from leading historical figures, through John Dewey, to contemporary representatives of both analytic and Continental traditions.

Nel Noddings is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University. She has taught at the elementary, junior high, senior high, and college levels and has served as acting dean of the School of Education at Stanford University. In addition to many articles and reviews on a broad range of educational issues, her works include Caring: A Feminine Approach to Ethics and Moral Education, Women and Evil, The Challenge to Care in Schools, Educating for Intelligent Belief or Unbelief, Starting at Home: Caring and Social Policy, Educating Moral People, Happiness and Education, Educating Citizens for Global Awareness, and Critical Lessons: What Our Schools Should Teach .