Philosophy Of Education (Dimensions of Philosophy) (Paperback)

by Nel Noddings (Author) "PHILOSOPHERS OF EDUCATION are interested in analyzing and clarifying concepts and questions central to education..." (more)
Key Phrases: pedagogical neutrality, strong critical thinking, interpersonal reasoning, John Dewey, Summary Questions, Values Clarification (more...)

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Product Description
Designed for general students of education and presuming no philosophical training, this text covers philosophical thought and its exercise in teaching, learning, research, and educational policy. It covers traditional and contemporary philosophy of education of all schools and demonstrates their relevance to modern educational controversies.

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; 1st Edition edition (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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #679,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

By	V. Dorland - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3.0 out of 5 stars First versus Second Edition, December 19, 2007

By	T. Martin "Page over Screen" (Milwaukee, Wi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Watch out for the printing fault, February 15, 2008

By	Nigel Farthing - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Philosophy of Education (Paperback)

My copy of the 2nd Edition contains a large section of pages that have been duplicated and the pages that should be there are missing. The book seems good other than that, but check your copy for this fault immediately upon delivery. I would have given it a good rating if not for this fault.