| Description |
xvii, 246 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Bloomsbury library of educational thought |
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Bloomsbury library of educational thought.
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| Note |
Originally published: 2008. |
| Summary |
"Jean-Jacques Rousseau, enlightenment philosopher and founder of 'natural education', is one of the most influential philosophers of education in the western world. In order to fully understand Rousseau's impact as a true educational thinker, Jürgen Oelkers argues that we must take into account his paradoxical style, unique intellectual biography and his turbulent and unconventional way of life. Combining historical analysis and contemporary ethical theory, this text serves as both an introduction to Rousseau's theories of education and a critique of his views, and shows how Rousseau was a pioneer in exploring educational issues within the context of his own philosophical problems in order to present innovative solutions."-- Publisher's description. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-232) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Intellectual biography -- 1. Citoyen de Geneve: Jean-Jacques Rousseau -- Part II. Critical exposition of Rousseau's work -- 2. Basic ideas of philosophy -- 3. Theory of education -- 4. Variants and contradictions -- Part III. The reception and influence of Rousseau's work -- 5. The reception of Rousseau's "Natural education" -- Part IV. The relevance of Rousseau's work today -- 6. Current significance. |
| Subject |
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778.
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Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778. (OCoLC)fst00030449
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Rousseau, Jean-Jacques,
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Education.
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Education. (OCoLC)fst00902499
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Education.
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| Added Author |
Bailey, Richard, series editor.
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| ISBN |
9781472518873 (paperback) |
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147251887X (paperback) |
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