Routledge Systems of Reason and the Politics of Schooling

Explore the complex relationship between language and educational institutions in Systems of Reason and the Politics of Schooling. Published by Routledge as part of the International Studies in the Philosophy of Education series, this book examines the significant shift that occurred during the 1980s known as the linguistic turn. This work analyzes how language acts as a constructor of reality and a structuring agent for schools. It explores how knowledge is translated into elements of power used for social regulation. By drawing on the research and insights of Thomas S. Popkewitz, the text provides a deep look at how the linguistic turn offered an alternative to mainline educational research based on political liberalism and neo-Marxist efforts. This book is an essential resource for those studying the history of educational inquiry and the philosophical foundations of how schooling functions within society.