ABSTRACT
In Chapter 2 it was argued that it did not make sense to talk of justifying education as such, partly because we already build into the notion of education the idea of some worthwhile, that is to say justifiable, influence being exerted upon someone's behaviour and beliefs. There is something odd about seeking a justification for exerting a justifiable influence! Nevertheless, it was also argued that when we claim that an influence is worthwhile we need to show that it is worthwhile, and this is where justification comes in. Thus justifications will vary according to the kinds of worthwhile influences that are embodied in various kinds of education. In particular justifications called for in education of a vocational, utility or instrumental type will differ, not only one from another, but collectively from the justification required for a liberal general education.
