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Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education: A Biographical Introduction, 4/E
Gerald L. Gutek

ISBN-10: 013113809X
ISBN-13: 9780131138094

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 464 pp
Published: 04/19/2004

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Structured around major movements in world history, the lives of leading educators, and the philosophies and ideologies that resulted from their ideas, this unique text provides a clear interdisciplinary exploration of the development of educational ideas. The author takes a global perspective on the history and philosophy of education, capturing the essence of educational evolution through the biographies of 23 theorists, philosophers, and educators. This biographical focus, combined with an introductory presentation of the inherent connections between education's major movements and its primary movers helps students better understand the social and historical conditions that have informed today's educational arena.

  • NEW - A new chapter on Confucius—Exploring the full spectrum of the Confucianist heritage in Chinese thought.

    • Broadens the text's significance through insight into important non-western educational trends—showcases the ideas of this seminal educational theorist in their Asian context.

  • NEW - Expanded biographies of Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Addams, John Dewey, Gandhi, and Maria Montessori—Delving more deeply into the relationship among their personal experiences, the social milieu of their times, and the development of their views on education.

    • Instill in readers a sense of continuity across the numerous changes that have taken place in education—combine long-term significance with contemporary influence to generate a rich, complex, and compelling portrait of education's major movements and players.

  • NEW - A chapter on Paulo Freire—Emphasizing the development of Liberation Pedagogy and its relationship to Postmodernism and Critical Theory.

    • Familiarizes readers with the ideas of this groundbreaking thinker—introduces them to new trends in educational theory such as Neo-Marxism and Existentialism.

  • NEW - Questions for Reflection and Dialogue and Projects for Deepening Your Understanding —At the end of each chapter.

    • Challenge readers to examine the “why” and “how” of each educator's philosophy - invites readers to construct a personal philosophy of education.

  • Consistent four-part chapter organization—Historical Context, Biography, Analysis of the Educational Thinker's Philosophy, and Conclusion.

    • Arranges content for optimal understanding—facilitates comparison among educators, settings, social contexts, and educational ideas.

  • A global perspective on education—Encompassing ancient China, classical Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Enlightenment, and continuing through the progressive movement, post-Colonialism, and the rise of African-American consciousness.

    • Links students to what exists outside American education—reveals the transmission, interchange, and relationship of educational ideas in their broadest context.

  • Suggestions for Further Reading —Retaining significant works and adding recent scholarship.

    • Encourage prospective educators to further explore the contributions of their predecessors—provide avenues for additional study, ideas for research, and topics for discussion.

  • A new chapter on Confucius—Exploring the full spectrum of the Confucianist heritage in Chinese thought.

    • Broadens the text's significance through insight into important non-western educational trends—showcases the ideas of this seminal educational theorist in their Asian context.

  • Expanded biographies of Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Addams, John Dewey, Gandhi, and Maria Montessori—Delving more deeply into the relationship among their personal experiences, the social milieu of their times, and the development of their views on education.

    • Instill in readers a sense of continuity across the numerous changes that have taken place in education—combine long-term significance with contemporary influence to generate a rich, complex, and compelling portrait of education's major movements and players.

  • A chapter on Paulo Freire—Emphasizing the development of Liberation Pedagogy and its relationship to Postmodernism and Critical Theory.

    • Familiarizes readers with the ideas of this groundbreaking thinker—introduces them to new trends in educational theory such as Neo-Marxism and Existentialism.

  • Questions for Reflection and Dialogue and Projects for Deepening Your Understanding —At the end of each chapter.

    • Challenge readers to examine the “why” and “how” of each educator's philosophy - invites readers to construct a personal philosophy of education.

PART I.

 1. Educational Biography and the Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education.

 2. Confucius: Proponent of Educating for a Harmonious Society.

 3. Plato: Idealist Philosopher and Educator for the Perfect Society.

 4. Aristotle: Founder of Realism.

 5. Quintilian: Rhetorical Educator in Service of the Emperor.

PART II.

 6. Thomas Aquinas: Scholastic Theologian and Creator of the Medieval Christian Synthesis.

 7. Desiderius Erasmus: Renaissance Humanist and Cosmopolitan Educator.

 8. John Calvin: Theologian and Educator of the Protestant Reformation.

 9. Johann Amos Comenius: Pansophist Educator and Proponent of International Education.

PART III.

10. Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Prophet of Naturalism.

11. Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi: Proponent of Educating the Heart and the Senses.

12. Thomas Jefferson: Advocate of Republican Education.

13. Mary Wollstonecraft: Proponent of Women's Rights and Education.

14. Horace Mann: Leader of the Common School Movement.

15. Robert Owen: Utopian Theorist and Communitarian Educator.

16. Friedrich Froebel: Founder of the Kindergarten.

17. John Stuart Mill: Proponent of Liberalism.

18. Herbert Spencer: Advocate of Individualism, Science, and Social Darwinism.

PART IV.

19. Jane Addams: Advocate of Socialized Education.

20. John Dewey: Pragmatist Philosopher and Progressive Educator.

21. Maria Montessori: Proponent of Early Childhood Education.

22. Mohandas Gandhi: Father of Indian Independence.

23. W. E. B. Du Bois: Scholar and Activist for African American Rights.

24. Paulo Freire: Advocate of Liberation Pedagogy.

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