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Tackles a well-established problem in the philosophy of education. The problem is the threat posed to the logical possibility of non-confessional religious education by the claim that religion constitutes an autonomous language-game or form of knowledge.

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A collection of original philosophical essays that together make a robust case for the teaching of philosophy in schools. >

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The link between schools and religions is an area of lively debate. Looking at two challenges of the 21st century - social inclusion and globalization, this book analyses the role that religion can play in fostering communities in schools and its implications for social, cultural and other developments in both national and international contexts.

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A monograph that brings together a range of areas in the sociology of knowledge and education (epistemological, aesthetic, curricular, the world of work, educational policy) that are analysed in isolation from one another.

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Religion arouses interest at the level of reading ("The Da Vinci Code"), critical diatribe (Dawkins), and educational controversy (Faith Schools). This book argues the importance that public education should have as a priority not only that pupils become literate, numerate and sociate, but also 'religiate'.

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What are the fundamental aims and values underlying education What values should education try to promote in a world of value pluralism What is morality, and should schools teach it How should values enter into educational leadership This book helps think about these questions and many others concerning values in education.