A History of Western Philosophy of Education

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A History of Western Philosophy of Education is the first comprehensive overview of philosophy of education from ancient times to the present day. With five volumes covering 2500 years of history, this is the definitive reference work on the subject, comprising: Volume 1. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in Antiquity (500BCE-500CE) Edited by Avi. I. Mintz Volume 2. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Middle Ages and Renaissance (500-1550) Edited by Kevin H. Gary Volume 3. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Age of Enlightenment (1550-1850) Edited by Tal Gilead Volume 4. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Modern Era (1850-1914) Edited by Andrea R. English Volume 5. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Contemporary Landscape (1914-present) Edited by Anna Pages Each volume covers the major thinkers and schools of thought for each historical period and pays particular attention to the following themes: philosophical anthropology; ethics; social and political philosophy; epistemology; aesthetics; pedagogy, schooling and education; philosophy of psychology and the social sciences. The volumes also include timelines showing the major historical events of the period including educational initiatives and the publication of noteworthy philosophical works.

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[About the series] Not since Robert Ulich's groundbreaking A Thousand Years of Educational Wisdom has there been such a comprehensive examination of the history of western educational thought. Given that Ulich's work was published almost eighty years ago, there is an obvious need for an update. This series more than fills the bill by adding important topics such as feminism, racism, pluralism, and critical theory. The series goes a long way in bringing the history of Western educational thought up to date. It will be of enormous value to students of educational history and philosophy. * Walter Feinberg, Charles Hardie Professor Emeritus, Educational Philosophy, The University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, USA. *

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Megan J. Laverty is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, USA. She is a Fellow of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children. David T. Hansen is John L & Sue Ann Weinberg Professor in Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education and Program Director for Philosophy & Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, USA. He is a Past-President of the John Dewey Society and the Philosophy of Education Society.