New Perspectives on Philosophy and Education - Softcover

Gutek, Gerald L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205594336 ISBN 13: 9780205594337

Publisher: Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

Leading author, Gerry Gutek, discusses the major philosophical systems and then applies how these systems and ideologies contribute to educational theory. Examines the origen, meaning and relevance to teaching and learning. New Perspectives on Philosophy and Education is organized into three major parts: philosophies, ideologies, and theories of education. Part I examines philosophy and education, idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism and postmodernism and analyzes their educational implications; Part II examines Ideology, Nationalism, Liberalism, Conservatism, and Marxism and analyzes their educational implications; Part III deals with theory, Essentialism, Progressivism, Social Reconstructionism, Critical Theory, and Globalization in terms of their meaning for education. In drawing out the educational implications of these philosophies, ideologies, and theories, the author places the

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Explore major philosophical systems and learn how these systems and ideologies contribute to educational theory through this new book, Perspectives on Philosophy and Education, by well-known author Dr. Gerald L. Gutek.  In drawing out the educational implications of these philosophies, ideologies, and theories, Dr. Gutek places them in the context of education, schooling, curriculum, and instruction.  A jargon-free narrative creates an inviting reading experience and helps make complicated issues accessible and understandable.

 

ORGANIZATION   

• Part I examines philosophy and education, idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, and postmodernism, and analyzes their educational implications.
• Part II examines ideology, nationalism, liberalism, conservatism, and  Marxism, and analyzes their educational implications.
• Part III deals with theory, essentialism, progressivism, social reconstructionism, critical theory, and globalization in terms of their meaning for education.

 

TOPICAL COVERAGE

• A chapter on postmodernism, a highly significant philosophy with major academic influence
• A chapter on the influence of globalization, which puts the conflicts relating to this topic into an ideological framework
• An expansive discussion of the complexity and relevance of realism, including Aristotelian, Thomist, and scientific realism
• New insights into existentialism in light of the current emphasis on spirituality and faith-based initiatives

SUPPORTING PEDAGOGY FOR SUCCESS

 

• A list of website links related to philosophy, ideology, and theories of education located at the end of each chapter
• Formative questions presented in each chapter encouraging readers to construct their own philosophy of education

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0205594336
• ISBN 13: 9780205594337
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 452