Download or read book Philosophy of Education written by Randall Curren and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy of Education: An Anthology brings together the essential historical and contemporary readings in the philosophy of education. The readings have been selected for their philosophical merit, their focus on important aspects of educational practice and their readability. Includes classic pieces by Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Dewey. Addresses topical issues such as teacher professionalism and accountability, the commercialization of schooling, multicultural education, and parental choice.