Education - Philosophy & Social Aspects, Social Philosophy, Education, Philosophy of, Education - Research
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A recent review of his work describes Wilfred Carr as 'one of the most brilliant philosophers now working in the rich British tradition of educational philosophy ... His work is rigorous, refreshing and original ... and examines a number of fundamental issues with clarity and penetration'.In For Education Wilfred Carr provides a comprehensive justification for reconstructing educational theory and research as a form of critical inquiry. In doing this, he confronts a number of important philosophical questions. What is educational theory? What is an educational practice? How are theory and practice related? What is the role of values in educational research? Is a genuinely educational science possible? By appealing to developments in critical theory, the philosophy of science and the philosophy of the social sciences, Wilfred Carr provides answers to these questions which vindicate the idea of an educational science that is not 'on' or 'about' education but 'for education' - a science genuinely committed to promoting educational values and ideals.
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Carr (education, U. of Sheffield), a philosopher working in the British tradition of educational philosophy, provides a justification for reconstructing educational theory and research as a form of critical inquiry. He addresses questions concerning the definitions and relationship of educational theory and practice and the role of values in educational research, and vindicates the idea of an educational science committed to promoting educational values. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 28, 1995
Publisher
Buckingham [England] ; Open University Press, 1995.
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780335191871