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  • An Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Moral Education

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    This book presents and argues for a moral theory which draws on most of the major theoretical positions to some degree, but it also spells out the limits and boundaries of a moral theory. In doing so, it exposes a number of common confusions and misunderstandings about morality, and presents a strong argument for some indisputable truths in relation to the moral sphere.Divided into four parts, the ... Read more

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  • Plato, Utilitarianism and Education (International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 3)

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Three lines of argument are central to this book: that Plato's views as expounded in the Republic indicate that he was a utilitarian; that utilitarianism is the only acceptable ethical theory; that these conclusions have significant repercussions for education. Throughout the book the exposition of utilitarianism and the interpretation of the Republic are closely linked. The author assesses the ... Read more

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  • Understanding Skills

    Thinking, Feeling, and Caring

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    It is widely agreed that education should involve the development of understanding, critical thinking, imagination, and emotions. However, this book, first published in 1990, argues that our views to these key concepts are confused and inaccurate, and therefore what we do in schools is generally inappropriate to our ideal. This book will be of interest to students of education and philosophy. ... Read more

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  • Utilitarianism

    A Contemporary Statement

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    In this book, first published in 1991, the author Dr Robin Barrow adopts the view that utilitarianism is the most coherent and persuasive ethical theory we have and argues in favour of a specific form of rule-utilitarianism. This book will be of interest to students of philosophy. ... Read more

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  • Plato and Education (RLE Edu K)

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Education
    This introduction to Plato’s philosophical and educational thought examines Plato’s views and relates them to issues and questions that occupy philosophers of education. Robin Barrow stresses the relevance of Plato today, while introducing the student both to Plato’s philosophy and to contemporary educational debate.In the first part of the book the author examines Plato’s historical background ... Read more

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  • Moral Philosophy for Education (RLE Edu K)

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Education
    Teachers and students are frequently confused as to the relevance of abstract philosophical theorising to the reality of the classroom and this book is distinctive for the attention it devotes to philosophy and its potential contribution to practical matters, and education in particular. The author is critical of many current views of the philosophy of education and argues the validity of ... Read more

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  • Happiness (RLE Edu K)

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Education
    The first part of the book reviews empirical work relating to happiness (including attitudinal studies), claims made in an educational context and postwar philosophical treatment of the concept. There is a useful account of Aristotle’s pioneering work and a stimulating summary of some of the main themes to be found in the literature concerning happiness. In the second part the author elucidates ... Read more

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  • The Philosophy of Schooling

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This book, first published in 1981, provides a penetrating and lucid introduction to the philosophy of education. The emphasis on schooling rather than education draws attention to the broad spectrum of the book: recognising that schools generally do more than educate, Dr. Barrow specifically addresses himself to the larger question of what schools are for and what they should do. This book will ... Read more

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  • Language, Intelligence, and Thought

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    In this text, first published in 1993, Barrow decisively rejects the traditional assumption that intelligence has no educational significance and contends instead that intelligence is developed by the enlargement of understanding. Arguing that much educational research is driven by a concept of intelligence that has no obvious educational relevance, Dr Barrow suggests that this is partly due to a ... Read more

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  • Plato

    Series series Bloomsbury Library of Educational Thought
    Plato was the first and most formidable thinker to recognise that education is a fiercely contested concept, and to point out what great social and personal issues are at stake in education. He articulated a compelling argument for a liberal arts education as something peculiarly befitting free and autonomous beings. He understood the centrality of education for human well-being and flourishing. ... Read more

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  • Radical Education (RLE Edu K)

    A Critique of Freeschooling and Deschooling

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Education
    This volume is a comprehensive critique of the radical tradition in educational theory. It traces the development of the key ideas in radical literature from Rousseau to the present day. Two opening chapters set Rousseau’s educational views and arguments in their political perspective, and subject them to an extended critical treatment. Subsequent chapters provide detailed analyses and examination ... Read more

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  • Giving Teaching Back to Teachers

    A Critical Introduction to Curriculum Theory

    by Robin Barrow ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This book, first published in 1984, aims to bring together the interests of the theory and practice of the education system and, within the former, relate the approaches and claims of the constituent disciplines to each other. Throughout the book, while arguing for the importance of facing up to the logical links between theory and practice, the author seeks to point out the extent to which more ... Read more

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