ABSTRACT
This chapter offers an introduction to the current state of philosophies of Catholic education. The chapter considers the widespread belief among teachers and academics that philosophy is much more profound in its concern for theoretical discussion than any concern it may have for its application and relevance to practice. Catholic philosophical thinking, like philosophical thinking in general, has been troubled and weakened in its inclination to close theory off from practice often to save it from the untidiness of human existence. By engaging in philosophical reflection, we can help clarify what we intend to do and help justify why we do it in a logical and systematic way.
