Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts - Paperback

by John Gingell (Author), Christopher Winch (Author)

This new edition of Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts is an easy to use A-Z guide summarizing all the key terms, ideas and issues central to the study of educational theory today. Fully updated, the book is cross-referenced throughout and contains pointers to further reading, as well as new entries on such topics as:

Citizenship and Civic Education

Liberalism

Capability

Well-being

Patriotism

Globalisation

Open-mindedness

Creationism and Intelligent Design.

Comprehensive and authoritative this highly accessible guide provides all that a student, teacher or policy-maker needs to know about the latest thinking on education in the 21st century.'

Author Biography

Christopher Winch is Professor of Educational Philosophy and Policy at King's College, London.

John Gingell is head of Philosophy programmes at the University of Northampton.