Philosophical and ideological perspectives on education /
Gutek, Gerald Lee.
Philosophical and ideological perspectives on education / Gerard L. Gutek. - 2nd ed. - Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1997. - xii, 340 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This second edition continues to examine the major schools of philosophy of education through the systems approach. It also considers the relationship of education to major ideologies such as Liberalism, Conservativism, and Marxism. The third section on Educational Theory analyzes the impact of philosophy and ideology on educational theory and practice by examining such theories as Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism, and Social Reconstructionism. Although focusing on the philosophy of education, this book provides a three-dimensional introduction to educational ideas. First, it examines the major philosophical systems and ideologies that have shaped educational thought and practice. Second, it outlines certain ideas from philosophy and ideology to illustrate how these disciplines contribute to educational theory. Third, in seeking to provide a context for educational philosophy, ideology, and theory, it includes biographical sketches of principal originators or contributors of leading ideas about education. For professionals working in the field of education.
020526106x
Education --Philosophy.
Philosophy.
LB 1025.3 / .G982 1997
Philosophical and ideological perspectives on education / Gerard L. Gutek. - 2nd ed. - Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1997. - xii, 340 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This second edition continues to examine the major schools of philosophy of education through the systems approach. It also considers the relationship of education to major ideologies such as Liberalism, Conservativism, and Marxism. The third section on Educational Theory analyzes the impact of philosophy and ideology on educational theory and practice by examining such theories as Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism, and Social Reconstructionism. Although focusing on the philosophy of education, this book provides a three-dimensional introduction to educational ideas. First, it examines the major philosophical systems and ideologies that have shaped educational thought and practice. Second, it outlines certain ideas from philosophy and ideology to illustrate how these disciplines contribute to educational theory. Third, in seeking to provide a context for educational philosophy, ideology, and theory, it includes biographical sketches of principal originators or contributors of leading ideas about education. For professionals working in the field of education.
020526106x
Education --Philosophy.
Philosophy.
LB 1025.3 / .G982 1997
