Philosophy Of Education

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This course will serve as an introduction to the fundamental philosophical questions surrounding the nature and aims of education. We will familiarize ourselves with classic texts in philosophy pertaining to education--Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Dewey as well as contemporary work in education. We will discuss the nature of learning and teaching, the relationship between education and the values of equality and autonomy, the role of race and class in education, and the ongoing critical debate concerning higher education. Students will be expected to critically reflect on their own educational experiences.