An Introduction to Philosophy of Education (Hardcover, 5 ed)

1 On reading this book.; 2 Thinking about the educational system.; 3 What is it to be human?; 4 Do we need schools?; 5 Needs and interests.; 6 The concept of education.; 7 Knowledge: what is worth studying?; 8 Curriculum theory.; 9 Religion and religious education.; 10 Morality and moral education.; 11 Indoctrination.; 12 Rationality.; 13 Critical thinking and other skills.; 14 Freedom and autonomy.; 15 Relativism: the challenge to reason.; 16 Creativity.; 17 Multiculturalism and racism.; 18 Culture.; 19 Research into teaching.; 20 Conclusion: theory and practice.