What Do Philosophers of Education Do?
Author | : Claudia Ruitenberg |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2010-05-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 1444322818 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781444322811 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This volume of essays demonstrates and comments on philosophicalmethods in educational research. Offers a clear picture of what philosophers do when they studyeducation Brings together a series of essays from an international castof contributors from Canada, UK, Finland, and Cyprus Examines a range of new and established philosophical methodswhich can be used in educational research Demonstrates how philosophy of education can be understoodmethodologically Draws from both Continental and Analytical traditions Fills a gap in the research methods literature in education andthe social sciences