Education, social reform and philosophical development : evidence from the past, principles for the future /: evidence from the past, principles for the future. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Richard Pring.
• Authors: Pring, Richard
• Contents: Summary of Chapters Introduction: Historical understanding and philosophical reflection Part I. Historical evolution of education – its meaning and its provision Chapter 1, Developing pattern and meaning of education from early 19th century Chapter 2, Apprenticeships and practical learning: lessons to be learnt Chapter 3, Primary and secondary education for all Chapter 4, Further education and youth service Chapter 5, The shifting sands of qualifications Chapter 6, Higher education: its changing nature Chapter 7, Religious Influence: Education and Faith Schools Chapter 8, Changing political control Part II. Prelude: Philosphical Assumptions and Critical Questions Chapter 9, Summary of changing concept of ‘education’ Chapter 10, Utilitarianism, Idealism, and Socialism Chapter 11, Positivism, Post-Modernism and Wisdom of the Market Chapter 12, Pragmatism Chapter 13, Respect for truth: problems of political discourse Part III. Conclusion Chapter 14, Aims of education: human flourishing and development of persons
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 370.15; Education -- Social aspects; Education -- Aims and objectives; Education -- Philosophy; Education -- Great Britain -- History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000410310; 9781000410297; 9781003131731
• Related ISBNs: 9780367675424; 9780367675431
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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