Dewey, Russell, Whitehead : philosophers as educators / by Brian Patrick Hendley ; foreword by George Kimball Plochmann ; introduction by Robert S. Brumbaugh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hendley, Brian Patrick, 1939-

Series:

Philosophical explorations.

Philosophical explorations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Philosophy--History.

Education.

Dewey, John, 1859-1952.

Dewey, John.

Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970.

Russell, Bertrand.

Whitehead, Alfred North, 1861-1947.

Whitehead, Alfred North.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c1986.

Summary:

In Philosophers as Educators Brian Patrick Hendley argues that philosophers of education should reject their preoccupation with defining terms and analyzing concepts and embrace the philosophical task of constructing general theories of education. Hendley discusses in detail the educational philosophies of John Dewey, Bertrand Russell, and Alfred North Whitehead. He sees in these men excellent role models that contemporary philosophers might well follow. Hendley believes that, like these mentors, philosophers should take a more active, practical role in education

Contents:

Cover; Book Title; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Illustrations; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Reconstruction of the Philosophy of Education; 2. John Dewey and the Laboratory School; 3. Bertrand Russell and the Beacon Hill School; 4. Alfred North Whitehead and the Rhythm of Education; 5. The Philosopher as Educator Today; Notes; Bibliography; Index; Author Bio; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC:

794005158