Speaking of teaching : lessons from history / Gabriel Moran.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moran, Gabriel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--History.

Education.

Education--Philosophy--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (196 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Speaking of Teaching: Lessons from History focuses on teaching as a fundamental act of all human beings, viewing the question of teaching through the lens of five famous thinkers and two contemporary problems. Moran argues that teaching is not given the attention that it deserves and proposes to situate school teaching in the context of many forms of teaching. Tracing the history of the idea of teaching from Socrates to Wittgenstein in the first several chapters, this book also examines the intricacies of teaching morality and religion, showcasing society's ambivalence about teaching.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Plato and His Students Chapter 3 Augustine despite Aquinas Chapter 4 Rousseau: Teaching Emile and Sophie Chapter 5 Dewey: Why So Misunderstood? Chapter 6 Can Morality Be Taught? Chapter 7 Can Religion Be Taught? Chapter 8 Wittgenstein: I'll Teach You Differences Chapter 9 Conclusion

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-185) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-47898-2

9786612478987

0-7391-3118-4