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 | | Philosophical and Ideological Perspectives on Education (2nd Edition) by Gerald L. Gutek ISBN-10: 020526106X ISBN-10: 0-205-26106-X ISBN-13: 9780205261062 ISBN-13: 978-0-205-26106-2 Hardcover 1996-08-16 Allyn & Bacon Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description This second edition continues to examine the major schools of philosophy of education through the systems approach. It also considers the relationship of education to major ideologies such as Liberalism, Conservativism, and Marxism. The third section on Educational Theory analyzes the impact of philosophy and ideology on educational theory and practice by examining such theories as Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism, and Social Reconstructionism. Although focusing on the philosophy of education, this book provides a three-dimensional introduction to educational ideas. First, it examines the major philosophical systems and ideologies that have shaped educational thought and practice. Second, it outlines certain ideas from philosophy and ideology to illustrate how these disciplines contribute to educational theory. Third, in seeking to provide a context for educational philosophy, ideology, and theory, it includes biographical sketches of principal originators or contributors of leading ideas about education. For professionals working in the field of education. | ||
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Conceptions of Education Gerald Gutek's review of philosophies, ideologies, and theories of education is an impressive overview of perspectives on education. The book begins with a description of major philosophical positions, including Idealism, Realism, Thomism, Naturalism, Pragmatism, Existentialism, and Philosophical Analysis. In addition to providing a brief history of these perspectives, the author offers a useful comparison of them. Next, the book surveys major political ideologies, including nationalism, liberalism, conservatism, utopianism, Marxism, and totalitarianism. In addition to the historical overviews, the philsophical roots of each of the ideologies is explored. In both of the overviews of philosophy and ideology, particular attention is given to the educational implications of each of these perspectives. Finally, the book concludes with descriptions of specific theories of education, including essentialism, perennialism, progressivism, social reconstruction, and critical theory. Again, these theories are traced back to their philosophical and ideological roots. In addition, current manifestations of each of the educational theories are offerred. The book is especially valuable for scholars of education. However, it also useful for anyone who wants a concise overview and comparison of different approaches to philosophy and political ideology. | ||