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William James and Education

by James W. Garrison
William James and Education
William James and Education

Philosophy's role in life and educational debate.

If educational theory and application are areas you're looking to explore, "William James and Education" could be a silver lining in your reading list. The essays within sidestep the trivial and delve into meaningful discourse, using James's ideas as a beacon through the fog of standards, multiculturalism, and the individual's place in learning. It’s a thought-provoking read that makes philosophy both practical and accessible.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

William James and Education

by James W. Garrison
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ISBN: 9780807741955
Authors: James W. Garrison
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date of Publication: 2002-04-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy
Related Topics: History, Theory, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

William James and Education is a dynamic collection of original essays spotlighting William James as a role model for bringing philosophy to bear on the persistent issues of life and education. Using James’s philosophical ideas, the contributors evade the polarization and superficiality that permeate the debate around such educational issues as standards versus diversity, cultural consensus versus multiculturalism, religion versus science, and individual freedom versus social determinism. The result is a synthetic collection of essays offering original, unique, and useful insights. One of the most influential of American philosophers, William James is relevant today because he provides a way of understanding human behavior that is both rigorous and humane. James shows how we may soften and sometimes harmonize rigid ideological divisions, such as those plaguing contemporary education, with a pragmatic approach to issues of theory and practice. By reconsidering some of the roots of American thought in James’s work, this volume points the way to valuing both uniqueness and universality, among other seemingly opposing concerns. The result is a lively weave of historical and contemporary thought, providing philosophical perspectives on the critical issues facing educators today. "A lively collection of essays. Through the authors’ knowledgeable and spirited re-interpretation of his work, James returns to life, vividly speaking once again to a new generation of teachers and like-minded readers."― Philip W. Jackson , David Lee Shillinglaw Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago
 

Philosophy's role in life and educational debate.

If educational theory and application are areas you're looking to explore, "William James and Education" could be a silver lining in your reading list. The essays within sidestep the trivial and delve into meaningful discourse, using James's ideas as a beacon through the fog of standards, multiculturalism, and the individual's place in learning. It’s a thought-provoking read that makes philosophy both practical and accessible.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.