Philosophy of Education: An Introduction

Richard Bailey is a writer and researcher in education and sport. A former teacher in both primary and secondary schools and a teacher trainer, he has been Professor at a number of leading Universities in the UK. He now lives and works in Germany, where he is Manager of Sport and Health at the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education.

'Bailey has brought together a scholarly, lucid and balanced collection of essays that survey and discuss some of the key issues in contemporary philosophy of education. The collection is refreshing, engaging, and serious. I highly recommend it.'James Arthur, Editor of the British Journal of Educational Studies, and Professor of Education and Civic Engagement, University of Birmingham, UK

• List of Contributors \ Acknowledgements \ Introduction Richard Bailey \ 1. What is the Philosophy of Education? Paul Standish \ 2. Does Education Need Philosophy? Richard Pring \ 3. What is education for? Roger Marples \ 4. What should go on the curriculum? Michael Hand \ 5. Can we Teach Ethics? James C Conroy \ 6. Do Children Have Any Rights? Harry Brighouse and Paula McAvoy \ 7. Can schools make good citizens? Tristan McCowan \ 8. Should the State Control Education? Judith Suissa \ 9. Educational opportunities - who shall we leave out? Carrie Winstanley \ 10. Should schooling be compulsory? Dianne Gereluk \ 11. What's wrong with indoctrination and brainwashing? Richard Bailey \ 12. Reading the Philosophy of Education John Gingell \ 13. Writing the Philosophy of Education Richard Smith \ References \ Index