Philosophy Of Education (Dimensions of Philosophy Series) [Paperback]

Nel Noddings (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813384303 | ISBN-13: 978-0813384306 | Publication Date: October 5, 1995

Our nation’s schools have always been contested turf but perhaps never more so than in today’s volatile environment. Educational policy and educational values have never been more controversial, and the schools themselves are under attack from many different directions.The role of philosophy of education in such an environment is not to dictate answers. Rather, it must foster understanding of the philosophical issues underlying contemporary debates. In this survey, Nel Noddings provides the essential background necessary for a more sophisticated and nuanced comprehension of the issues.Philosophy of Education is designed for general students of education who need to know something about philosophical thought and its exercise in teaching, learning, research, and educational policy. It assumes no previous training in philosophy. Ranging broadly from the great historical figures through John Dewey to contemporary representatives of both analytic and Continental traditions, it is always fair-minded, generous, and undogmatic. Attractive features are the author’s nondoctrinaire feminism, her commitment to the empowerment of students, and her coverage of the most recent trends in educational thought.This is an essential book not just for teachers and for future teachers but for anyone needing a survey of contemporary trends in the philosophy of education.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press (October 5, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813384303
• ISBN-13: 978-0813384306
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,395,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars First versus Second Edition, December 18, 2007

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T. Martin "Page over Screen" (Milwaukee, Wi) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philosophy of Education (Paperback)

A decent text introducing at least the basic framework for philosophical
positions to those without a lot of philosophy background. Nice to use
as a secondary text supplementing primary texts. One things to make sure of, however; get the second edition and not the first. I ordered a used edition thinking that it would be the second edition as Amazon has grouped it. It wasn't however. The first edition's last chapter is on feminism whereas the second's is on school reform. I am now going to have to order another one because of Amazon's screw up!

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic Text, May 8, 2009

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V. Dorland - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philosophy of Education (Paperback)

I'm using this book as a basic information text. I'[m preparing for an introduction to education class and needed to review the basic philosophies for one of the lessons. While not exhaustive, it provided me with that.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dewey's a God, September 12, 2009

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E. E. Denzine "avid knitter" (Fargo, ND United States) - See all my reviews
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If you like Dewey, you will like this book. In this book Dewey is a God. In the first chapter as the author reviews different philosophers, he keeps going back to Dewey. There were parts where I was confused because I didn't know if the author was referring to Dewey or another philosopher.