Speaking of Teaching
Lessons from History
Published on 18. September 2008
196 pages
979-8-216-31510-0 (ISBN)
Description
Speaking of Teaching: Lessons from History focuses on teaching as a fundamental act of all human beings, viewing the question of teaching through the lens of five famous thinkers and two contemporary problems. Moran argues that teaching is not given the attention that it deserves and proposes to situate school teaching in the context of many forms of teaching. Tracing the history of the idea of teaching from Socrates to Wittgenstein in the first several chapters, this book also examines the intricacies of teaching morality and religion, showcasing society's ambivalence about teaching.
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Gabriel Moran is professor emeritus of educational philosophy at New York University.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Plato and His Students
Chapter 3 Augustine despite Aquinas
Chapter 4 Rousseau: Teaching Emile and Sophie
Chapter 5 Dewey: Why So Misunderstood?
Chapter 6 Can Morality Be Taught?
Chapter 7 Can Religion Be Taught?
Chapter 8 Wittgenstein: I'll Teach You Differences
Chapter 9 Conclusion
Chapter 2 Plato and His Students
Chapter 3 Augustine despite Aquinas
Chapter 4 Rousseau: Teaching Emile and Sophie
Chapter 5 Dewey: Why So Misunderstood?
Chapter 6 Can Morality Be Taught?
Chapter 7 Can Religion Be Taught?
Chapter 8 Wittgenstein: I'll Teach You Differences
Chapter 9 Conclusion
