This introductory text, now in its fifth edition, shows, first and foremost, the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to any... Læs mere
Presents and argues for a moral theory which draws on most of the major theoretical positions to some degree, and also spells out the limits and boundaries of a moral theory. This book exposes a number of common confusions and misunderstandings about morality.
It is widely agreed that education should involve the development of understanding, critical thinking, imagination, and emotions. However, this book,... Læs mere
In this text, first published in 1993, Barrow decisively rejects the traditional assumption that intelligence has no educational significance and contends instead that... Læs mere
This book, first published in 1981, provides a penetrating and lucid introduction to the philosophy of education.
This book addresses the question ‘What should be taught in schools and why?’. The book begins by stressing the way in which such a question should be approached and goes... Læs mere
Argues that Plato's views as expounded in the "Republic" indicate that he was a utilitarian. This book also argues that utilitarianism is the only acceptable ethical theory, and that these conclusions have significant repercussions for education.