Philosophical Perspectives on Moral and Civic Education: Shaping Citizens and Their Schools (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)

By: Colin Macleod and Christine Tappolet

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Synopsis: Many people place great stock in the importance of civic virtue to the success of democratic communities. Is this hope well-grounded? The fundamental question is whether it is even possible to cultivate ethical and civic virtues in the first place. Taking for granted that it is possible, at least three further questions arise: What are the key elements of civic virtue? How should we cultivate these virtuous dispositions? And finally, how should schools be organized in order to make the education of citizen possible? These interrelated questions are the focus of this collection. By considering these questions from a variety of philosophical perspectives ranging from moral psychology, philosophy of education, and political philosophy, the nine essays assembled here advance our understanding of the challenges we face in trying to shape children to be virtuous citizens.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 196 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781351378222
Related ISBNs:: 9781315146928, 9781138506404, 9781138506404
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/15/20
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Education, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Colin Macleod
Edited by:: Christine Tappolet