Routledge Education, Society and Human Nature - Philosophy of Education

This introduction to the philosophy of education explores foundational questions about how we teach and learn by connecting educational challenges to broader philosophical inquiry. The book examines key topics including the aims of education, moral development, equality as an educational ideal, and the risks of over-emphasising technology in curricula. It analyses influential educational thinkers such as Rousseau, Dewey, Peters and Hirst, critically evaluating their contributions to education theory. Designed for education students seeking a rigorous yet accessible grounding in educational philosophy, the work balances practical classroom concerns with sustained philosophical analysis, offering readers a framework for understanding curriculum design, academic standards and the relationship between society and human development.