Understanding Philosophy of Education

This state-of-the-art book provides a broad and comprehensive assessment of the philosophy of education. Providing a shrewd and thought-provoking understanding of the field, Liz Jackson examines major debates from historical and emerging perspectives.The author reflects on the institutional structures, power dynamics, and diverse traditions of philosophy of education, moving beyond philosophical traditions to situate the discipline in a varied international context. Chapters provide discussion questions and key reading lists to encourage further deliberation on the nature of philosophy of education as a moral, pragmatic and personal subject. Blending an ambitious overview with a personal narrative following the author’s journey as a student and professor, the book inspires readers to consider philosophy of education as a living, contested and social enterprise.Understanding Philosophy of Education’s insights into the field’s diverse global pathways are crucial for students and scholars interested in philosophy of education, as well as researchers in global philosophy and the sociology of knowledge. It will provide useful insights for education researchers, particularly those interested in the social and moral purpose of education.