Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education
Author | : John L. Elias |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1995 |
ISBN-10 | : 0894649183 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780894649189 |
Rating | : 4/5 (189 Downloads) |
Download or read book Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education written by John L. Elias and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive and critical analysis of the philosophical foundations of adult education. Six major systems of educational thought -- liberal education, progressivism, behaviorism, humanistic education, radicalism, and conceptual analysis -- provide the framework for an examination of the views of prominent adult educators and major programs in adult education. This much-needed work contributes to our understanding of the personalities, issues, and programs in the field of education; it also stimulates readers to clarify their own personal philosophy of education. A bibliographic essay presents the developments in each of the six systems over the past 15 years. Three major areas -- phenomenology, critical theory, and feminist theory -- are discussed within this framework.