ABSTRACT
First published in 1966, this book was written to serve as an introductory textbook in the philosophy of education, focusing on ethics and social philosophy. It presents a distinctive point of view both about education and ethical theory and arrived at a time when education was a matter of great public concern. It looks at questions such as ‘What do we actually mean by education?’ and provides a proper ethical foundation for education in a democratic society. The book will appeal to both teachers and students of philosophy as well as education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |5 pages
Introduction
part |68 pages
The Concept of ‘Education'
chapter |23 pages
Criteria of ‘Education'
chapter |17 pages
Education as Initiation
chapter |26 pages
App endix to Part One 1
part |146 pages
Ethical Foundations of Education
chapter |26 pages
Classical Theories of Justification
chapter |27 pages
Equality
chapter |23 pages
Worth-while Activities
chapter |12 pages
The Consideration of Interests
chapter |29 pages
Freedom
chapter |27 pages
Respect for Persons, Fraternity and the Concept of Man
part |86 pages
Education and Social Control