In this title, first published in 1982, the author deals with some of the all-important questions of curriculum justification such as 'why do we value knowledge?'; 'why is it that we value some kinds of knowledge more than others?'; 'can we simply receive knowledge to be good, or is our belief that it is so grounded in man's nature, or that of k
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
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978-1-138-69512-2 (9781138695122)
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Preface; 1. Introduction: The Problem and Why It Matters 2. Some Theories of the Inherent Worth of Knowledge 3. Towards a Positive Answer 4. Suggestions for Further Reading; References; Index