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New Perspectives on Philosophy and Education
Gerald L. Gutek

ISBN-10: 0205594336
ISBN-13: 9780205594337

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 464 pp
Published: 07/24/2008

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Leading author, Gerry Gutek, discusses the major philosophical systems and then applies how these systems and ideologies contribute to educational theory.  Examines the origin, meaning and relevance to teaching and learning. 

 

New Perspectives on Philosophy and Education is organized into three major parts: philosophies, ideologies, and theories of education.  Part I examines philosophy and education, idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism and postmodernism and analyzes their educational implications; Part II examines Ideology, Nationalism, Liberalism, Conservatism, and  Marxism and analyzes their educational implications; Part III deals with theory, Essentialism, Progressivism, Social Reconstructionism, Critical Theory, and Globalization in terms of their meaning for education. In drawing out the educational implications of these philosophies, ideologies, and theories, the author places them in the context of education, schooling, curriculum, and instruction. Pedagogical aspects include discussion questions, topics for reflection and research, websites, and suggested readings.

  • Text provides a reliable, jargon-free narrative that makes complicated issues understandable and easy to discuss with students.
  • Chapter on postmodernism, a highly significant philosophy with major academic influence.
  • Chapter on the influence of globalization, which puts the conflicts relating to this topic into an ideological framework.
  • A more expansive discussion on the complexity and relevance of realism, including Aristotelian, Thomist, and Scientific realism.
  • Provides new insights into Existentialism in light of the current emphasis on spirituality and faith-based initiatives.
  • Links to websites on philosophy, ideology, and theories of education at the end of each chapter.
  • Formative questions which engage students in constructing their own philosophy of education

Part I: Philosophy and Education

            1.         Philosophy and Education

            2.         Idealism and Education

            3.         Realism and Education

            4.         Theistic Realism and Education

            5.         Pragmatism and Education

            6.         Existentialism and Education

            7.         Philosophical Analysis and Education

            8.         Postmodernism and Education

 

Part II: Ideology and Education

            9.         Ideology and Education

            10.       Nationalism and Education

            11.       Liberalism and Education

            12.       Conservatism and Education

            13.       Marxism and Education

            14.       Liberation Pedagogy and Education

 

Part III:            Theory and Education

            15.       Theory and Education

            16.       Essentialism and Education

            17.       Perennialism and Education

            18.       Progressivism and Education

            19.       Critical Theory and Education

Explore major philosophical systems and learn how these systems and ideologies contribute to educational theory through this new book, Perspectives on Philosophy and Education, by well-known author Dr. Gerald L. Gutek.  In drawing out the educational implications of these philosophies, ideologies, and theories, Dr. Gutek places them in the context of education, schooling, curriculum, and instruction.  A jargon-free narrative creates an inviting reading experience and helps make complicated issues accessible and understandable.

 

ORGANIZATION  

  • Part I examines philosophy and education, idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, and postmodernism, and analyzes their educational implications.
  • Part II examines ideology, nationalism, liberalism, conservatism, and  Marxism, and analyzes their educational implications.
  • Part III deals with theory, essentialism, progressivism, social reconstructionism, critical theory, and globalization in terms of their meaning for education.

 

TOPICAL COVERAGE

  • A chapter on postmodernism, a highly significant philosophy with major academic influence
  • A chapter on the influence of globalization, which puts the conflicts relating to this topic into an ideological framework
  • An expansive discussion of the complexity and relevance of realism, including Aristotelian, Thomist, and scientific realism
  • New insights into existentialism in light of the current emphasis on spirituality and faith-based initiatives

SUPPORTING PEDAGOGY FOR SUCCESS

 

  • A list of website links related to philosophy, ideology, and theories of education located at the end of each chapter
  • Formative questions presented in each chapter encouraging readers to construct their own philosophy of education

 

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