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A History of Western Philosophy of Education

David T Hansen editor Professor Megan J Laverty editor

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:25th Feb '21

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A comprehensive reference work covering the history of western philosophy of education from antiquity through to the 21st century.

A History of Western Philosophy of Education is the first comprehensive overview of philosophy of education from ancient times to the present day. With five volumes covering 2500 years of history, this is the definitive reference work on the subject, comprising:

Volume 1. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in Antiquity (500BCE-500CE)
Edited by Avi. I. Mintz
Volume 2. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Middle Ages and Renaissance (500-1550)
Edited by Kevin H. Gary
Volume 3. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Age of Enlightenment (1550-1850)
Edited by Tal Gilead
Volume 4. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Modern Era (1850-1914)
Edited by Andrea R. English
Volume 5. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Contemporary Landscape (1914-present)
Edited by Anna Pages

Each volume covers the major thinkers and schools of thought for each historical period and pays particular attention to the following themes: philosophical anthropology; ethics; social and political philosophy; epistemology; aesthetics; pedagogy, schooling and education; philosophy of psychology and the social sciences. The volumes also include timelines showing the major historical events of the period including educational initiatives and the publication of noteworthy philosophical works.

Not since Robert Ulich's groundbreaking A Thousand Years of Educational Wisdom has there been such a comprehensive examination of the history of western educational thought. Given that Ulich's work was published almost eighty years ago, there is an obvious need for an update. This series more than fills the bill by adding important topics such as feminism, racism, pluralism, and critical theory. The series goes a long way in bringing the history of Western educational thought up to date. It will be of enormous value to students of educational history and philosophy. * Walter Feinberg, Charles Hardie Professor Emeritus, Educational Philosophy, The University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, USA. *

ISBN: 9781350074668

Dimensions: 252mm x 176mm x 130mm

Weight: 3360g