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John Holt: The Philosophy of Unschooling

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2019
ISBN
978-3-030-18725-5;978-3-030-18726-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1203454 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Education
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XII, 92\102
Time added
2019-09-18 12:19:00

Description

This is the first-ever book to offer an analytical study of John Holt’s philosophy of education. It provides a clear analysis and critical evaluation of the key themes in his work, considers the main objections to his views, and discusses their relation to the contemporary homeschooling movement. The book examines Holt’s critique of compulsory education and his account of the relationships between learning, freedom, intelligence and character. It argues that Holt’s works contain a philosophically rich critique of instrumentalism in education, and thus continue to represent a significant challenge to many mainstream views on education today. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand Holt’s work and influence as a critic of compulsory schooling; educators and education students; philosophers of education; and those seeking a better grasp of the ideas behind unschooling and homeschooling. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Only the Experts Shall Speak or Be Heard (Adam Dickerson)....Pages 1-16 The Spirit in Which the Work Is Done (Adam Dickerson)....Pages 17-50 Objections and Replies (Adam Dickerson)....Pages 51-77 What Is to Be Done? (Adam Dickerson)....Pages 79-92

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