‘Philosophy’ in the context of this book means that the author is looking at education as a whole, without restrictions or simplifications; looking at ends

There are many students who find philosophy of education difficult, because they have never received teaching in the basic essentials of general philosophy. Thi

This volume provides a rigorous examination of theoretical concepts such as need, interest, growth, play, experience, activity and self-expression. It also make

This book discusses the very nature and purpose of education and provides a foundation upon which more specialized studies in the psychology, history and sociol

Teachers and students are frequently confused as to the relevance of abstract philosophical theorising to the reality of the classroom and this book is distinct