Philosophy of Education (Hardcover)

Thoughts of Education introduce students tot he evolution of educational thought, from the founding fathers of contemporary theorists, with consideration of both analytic and continental traditiions. This is an essential text not only for teachers and future teachers, but also for anyone needing a survey of contemporary trends in philosophy of education. Philosophy of education is a relative newcomer to the scene of academic disciplines. Only in the last few decades has philosophy of education become known and accepted asa a specific branch of general philosophy. The methodological stance taken in the new discipline is a synthesis of the tools of modern philosophical analysis, yielding rigorous thought and clarity of meaning, and the more traditional concern with examination of factual claims and justification of values, producing better arguments for decision-making in the practical world of education. The features of this book which differentiate it from other modern texts in the field are: clarity, completeness, and accuracy. Many of the ideas in this text havee been expressed elsewhere in a manner which students find difficult to grasp. These same ideas are expressed here simply and clearly without sacrificing the rigour necessary for understanding complex philosophical matters. This is achieved by the elimination of unnecessary philosophical jargon, by minimal reference to other philosophers, by the use of appropriate, and by use of plain language and coherent organization of ideas. This book, designed to give the education student a comprehensive look at philosophical thought in relation to teaching, learning, researcg and educational policy, has now been updated to reflect the most current thnking in the field. The third edition includes a new chapter on multiculturalism and cosmopolitan in education, as well as updates on the latest work in care ethics. This book contains clearly-written analyses of the major philosophies, ideologies, and theories of education and includes a primary source selection representative of each topic treated in the book. In this text, significant recent events, movements, and situations demonstrate the relevance of philosophy and ideology to current situations. Each chapters of this book examines the nature, principles, and applications of each philosophy, ideology and applications of each philosophy, ideology and theor to education, schooling, and curriculum and instruction. This book in thoughts of education has been produced for the beginning student in the discipline. No previous experience in formal studies in either philosophy or education is a requirement for a full comprehensive of the text. It is a product of the author's experience over a number of years of offering teaching training courses in philosophy of edcuation students who had either a general interest in becoming teachers. This text is suitable for both such groups and would therefore be useable in Departments of Philosophy as well as Faculties of Education.About the AuthorDr. Santosh Vallikkat is Principal in Farook B.Ed. College Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala. He was born in his home town Kottakkal, Kerala. As a dedicated teacher he has seventeen years of working experience in under graduate and school level. He had got his M.A and M.Ed from University of Calicut. He has completed his M.Phil in Madurai Kamaraj University and Ph.D from Univestiy of Calicut. He is doing research work in the area of learning disability. He was qualified University Grants Commission's National Eligibility Test for Lectureship both in Malayalam and in Education. He had participated in several National and Inter National seminars and workshops and presented papers. He had high proficiency in IT skills and qualified Diplomas. He is specialized in management and educational training programmes. He is well known resource person in the field of Education, Councelling, Management and Training.Table of ContentsPreface Meaning, Scope and Functions of Philosophy of Education Eastern Philosophies of Education Schools of Indian Philosophy Islamic Philosophy of Education Western Philosophies of Education Liberal Philosophy Idealism Naturalism Realism Existentialism Perennialism Democratic Education Marxism Postmodernism Democratic Education Marxism Postmodernism Plato Mahatma Gandhi Zakir Hussain Jiddu Krishnamurti Swami Vivekananda Karl Jaspers Aurobindo Ghosh Paulo Freiro Reconstructionism