Handbook on education history, philosophy and theory / edited by Daniel Tröhler (professor of the Foundations of Education, Department of Education) and Synne Myrebøe (postdoctoral researcher, Foundations of Education, Department of Education, University of Vienna, Austria).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tröhler, Daniel, editor.

Myrebøe, Synne, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar handbooks in education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--History--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Education.

Philosophy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Philosophy.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (428 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This insightful Handbook employs key historical and philosophical research to develop a new culturally sensitive theory of education that fosters open dialogue across national, disciplinary and ideological boundaries. Leading international scholars examine core concepts within their economic, political and social contexts, exploring their impact on the soul, heart, mind and emotions, as well as self-understanding and invested personal growth. By tracing their evolution, contributors highlight the discursive preferences, inherent limitations and persisting historical trends of these foundational concepts. They provide important insight into how education, philosophy, history and theory have been discussed and thematised in contemporary academic discourse, considering education as a human right, subjectification, decolonialism and nationalism. This Handbook not only contextualises past educational predictions but also presents new perspectives on the future of education, nature and technology. Providing a comprehensive overview of a vibrant and diversified field of research, this Handbook is crucial literature for education scholars and students, particularly those researching educational history, philosophy and politics. It will also inform sociologists of education and curriculum and pedagogy specialists looking for a deeper understanding of the history and philosophy of education"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction to the handbook on education history, philosophy and theory / Daniel Tröhler and Synne Myrebøe

Part I: Foundations of education: Concepts and idea(l)s

1. The soul / Sophie Pia Stieger

2. The heart / Daniel Tröhler

3. The emotions / Pablo Toro-Blanco

4. Mind and brain / Ylva Gustafsson

5. Bildung / Rebekka Horlacher

6. Character education / Liz Jackson

7. Justice / Inga Bostad

8. Eros: Love and desire / Synne Myrebøe

Part II: Conceptions of education in ethical, social, and political arenas

9. Non-ideal theorizing of democratic education / Julian Culp

10. Education as a human right / Lena Halldenius

11. Subjectification / Wiebke Wiede

12. Gender, reason and education / Vilde A. Pettersen and Tove Pettersen

13. Sustainability and the Asian tradition of wisdom / Chia-Ling Wang

14. Decolonialism and education / Otso Kortekangas

15. Nationalism and education / Veronika Maričić and Nicole Gotling

Part III: Cooperating and competing fields in educational research

16. Education and history / Daniel Tröhler and Rebekka Horlacher

17. Education and philosophy / Hans Schildermans

18. Education and intellectual history / Synne Myrebøe

19. Education and religion / Merethe Roos

20. Education and psychology / Roland Reichenbach

21. Education and psychoanalysis / Cecilia Sjöholm

22. Education and sociology / Raf Vanderstraeten

23. The biopolitical brain of the "plastic learner" / Petra Mikulan

Part IV: Future imageries from a historical perspective

24. Frankenstein and the making of the future man / Valgerður Pálmadóttir

25. Pedagogical utopianism: Conditioning for the better future / Rafal Włodarczyk

26. STS, AI, and education / Lourens van Haaften and Christian Lundahl

27. Digital education imaginaries / Siân Bayne

28. Transhumanism / Michał Klichowski

29. Environmental ethics / Anne Sauka.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035317707 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.