The Philosophy of Human Learning (Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education)

Winch, Christopher

ISBN 10: 0415757118 / ISBN 13: 9780415757119

Published by Routledge, 2015

About this Item

Series: Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 426. . 2015. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Philosophy of Human Learning (Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415757118
• ISBN 13: 9780415757119
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Philosophy of Human Learning addresses current concerns with the nature of human learning from a distinctive philosophical perspective. Using insights derived from the work of Wittgenstein, it mounts a vigorous attack on influential contemporary accounts of learning, both in the 'romantic' Rousseauian tradition and in the 'scientific' cognotivist tradition. These two schools, Professor Winch argues, are more closely related than is commonly realised.

About the Author

Christopher Winch is currently Professor of Philosophy of Education at Nene College, Northampton, UK. He has taught in primary schools and in higher education. Among his publications are Language, Ability and Educational Achievement (1990), Reading, Writing and Reading (with Gavin Fairbairn) (1991, 1996), and Quality and Education (1996).