The Logic of Education

by Paul H. Hirst, Richard Stanley Peters

This book explores the implications for the curriculum, for teaching and for the authority structure of schools and colleges of an analysis of education in which the development of knowledge and understanding is accorded a central position. The book explains what philosophy of education is, and by concentrating on its central concepts, initiates readers into exploring it for themselves. It also serves as a succinct introduction to the growing literature on philosophy of education in the UK.

Genres: Education

157 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1970

About the author

Paul Heywood Hirst was British education educator. postgraduate certified in education, Cambridge University, 1952; academic diploma in education, University London, 1954. De Carle lecturer University Otago (New Zealand), 1976; Fink lecturer University Melbourne, 1976. Member Royal Norwegian Society Sciences and Letters (overseas), Philosophy of Education Society (honorary vice president), Royal Institute Philosophy Council, Athenaeum.