In this book, first published in 1979, Kevin Harris explores the idea that in capitalist liberal democracies formal education functions essentially not to reveal reality, but rather to transmit to each new generation a structured misrepresentation of reality. In defence of this controversial and thought-provoking view, the author argues that all knowledge of the world is theory-laden and that a neutral, detached, objective description of the world is impossible.
This title will be of interest to students of the philosophy of education.
| ISBN: | 9781138694132 |
| Publication date: | 27th February 2018 |
| Author: | Kevin Harris |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 226 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education |
| Genres: |
Moral and social purpose of education Educational strategies and policy |
In this book, first published in 1979, Kevin Harris explores the idea that in capitalist liberal democracies formal education functions essentially not to reveal reality, but rather to transmit to each new generation a structured misrepresentation of reality. In defence of this controversial and thought-provoking view, the author argues that all knowledge of the world is theory-laden and that a neutral, detached, objective description of the world is impossible.
Education and Knowledge features in the following genres: Moral and social purpose of education, Educational strategies and policy
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Education and Knowledge was written by Kevin Harris and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Education and Knowledge has 226 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education series
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