The author provides an analysis of the relevance of British philosopher Isaiah Berlin's writing to education, particularly on the apparently conflicting aims of liberal pluralism and multiculturalism in schools.
"Starting from recent debates in North America about possible accommodations to meet the concerns of non-liberal religious groups, the book goes on to examine several issues centred on education in culturally-diverse societies. Neil Burtonwood argues persuasively that the work o…
The author provides an analysis of the relevance of British philosopher Isaiah Berlin's writing to education, particularly on the apparently conflicting aims of liberal pluralism and multiculturalism in schools.
Some scholars argue that education systems across the western world are becoming increasingly similar due to the influence of transnational discourses and organizations. Others believe that education is the panacea for all problems of social cohesion. After all, aren't the well-…
Some scholars argue that education systems across the western world are becoming increasingly similar due to the influence of transnational discourses and organizations. Others believe that education is the panacea for all problems of social cohesion. After all, aren't the well-…
The challenge of learning to live together -- Civilisation and culture in education -- Patriotism and nationalism in education -- Globalisation and education -- Localism in education -- Interpersonal relations in education -- The individual in education -- Media and civic educat…
"Education about living in society and in the world is a vital task of schools. Yet such civic education is not always critically examined, and few among us have been encouraged to reflect on our civic education experiences. Around the world, one's civic education most often loo…
Education about living in society and in the world is a vital task of schools. Yet such civic education is not always critically examined, and few among us have been encouraged to reflect on our civic education experiences. Around the world, one's civic education most often look…
Why has thinking about politics over the centuries been quite so intertwined with thinking about educational theory and practice? This book draws together a fascinating mix of educational pioneers and thinkers to answer this question and more.
