Philosophy of Education in a New Key
An Educational Philosophy and Theory Reader
1st Edition
Published on 11. December 2025
310 pages
978-1-040-57267-2 (ISBN)
Description
This compelling collection explores diverse dimensions of the philosophy of education using key content from the Educational Philosophy and Theory journal. In 13 Chapters it provides unique perspectives from over 150 thought leaders in the field of the philosophy of education.
The new inaugural chapter, Reimagining Philosophy of Education in a New Key: Past, Present and Future, sets the tone for introspection and forward-thinking in the field. The subsequent chapters, through an established collective writing methodology, delve into various topics, from radicalisation and violent extremism, the role of education in social justice, environmental concerns in the context of education, decoloniality and the future of educational philosophy, and many others. A distinctive feature of this volume is its global perspective, integrating views from Western, Global South, and Indigenous thinkers. This approach facilitates a rich and multifaceted discussion on the future of philosophy of education. The volume challenges conventional notions and encourages the reader to think critically about the future directions of education and its philosophical underpinnings. The collective work of 150 key thinkers presents a tapestry of thought-provoking ideas and innovative approaches to philosophical inquiry in education.
This volume is a significant contribution to the field, offering fresh perspectives and stimulating dialogue on the evolving role of philosophy in education. It serves as an essential resource for educators, policy-makers, scholars, and students interested in the philosophical dimensions of education and its future trajectories.
The new inaugural chapter, Reimagining Philosophy of Education in a New Key: Past, Present and Future, sets the tone for introspection and forward-thinking in the field. The subsequent chapters, through an established collective writing methodology, delve into various topics, from radicalisation and violent extremism, the role of education in social justice, environmental concerns in the context of education, decoloniality and the future of educational philosophy, and many others. A distinctive feature of this volume is its global perspective, integrating views from Western, Global South, and Indigenous thinkers. This approach facilitates a rich and multifaceted discussion on the future of philosophy of education. The volume challenges conventional notions and encourages the reader to think critically about the future directions of education and its philosophical underpinnings. The collective work of 150 key thinkers presents a tapestry of thought-provoking ideas and innovative approaches to philosophical inquiry in education.
This volume is a significant contribution to the field, offering fresh perspectives and stimulating dialogue on the evolving role of philosophy in education. It serves as an essential resource for educators, policy-makers, scholars, and students interested in the philosophical dimensions of education and its future trajectories.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
2,32 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-57267-2 (9781040572672)
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Person
Marek Tesar is the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. He previously served as Head of School, Associate Dean, and Director of the Centre for Global Childhoods at the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. His scholarship focuses on the philosophy of education, early childhood education, and childhood studies. He holds leadership roles in two major learned societies in his field: he chairs the Steering Committee of Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education (RECE) and is a Fellow and Past President of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA). He also edits two seminal journals in his field-Educational Philosophy and Theory (Taylor & Francis) and Policy Futures in Education (Sage).
Content
Introduction 1. Philosophy of education in a new key: A collective project of the PESA executive 2. Philosophy of education in a new key: On radicalization and violent extremism 3. Philosophy of Education in a New Key: East Asia: (A collective project of the PESA executive 4. Philosophy of education in a new key: Publicness, social justice, and education; a South-North conversation 5. Philosophy of education in a new key: Education for justice now 6. Philosophy of education in a new key: Who remembers Greta Thunberg? Education and environment after the coronavirus 7. Philosophy of education in a new key: Cultivating a living philosophy of education to overcome coloniality and violence in African universities 8. Philosophy of education in a new key: Voices from Japan 9. Philosophy of education in a new key: Snapshot 2020 from the United States and Canada 10. Philosophy of education in a new key: Constraints and possibilities in present times with regard to dignity 11. Philosophy of education in a new key: Exploring new ways of teaching and doing ethics in education in the 21st century 12. Philosophy of education in a new key: Future of philosophy of education,
