In this essay, Steven Burik discusses Jacques Derrida's position with regard to the place of education in philosophy within the university system, and then relates these thoughts to comparative philosophy. Philosophers find themselves constantly having to defend philosophy and the importance of teaching philosophy against pressure from the powers…

In this essay, Peter Trifonas tries to show that there is no overcoming of the techno-philosophical grounding of intellectual freedom and academic responsibility or research action within the speculum of an all-seeing, all-knowing university. Instead, he argues that through Derrida's notion of an open "community of the question," deconstruction…

An exploration of the life and work of William Heard Kilpatrick serves as background for examination of the current depiction of him as anti-intellectual and anti-academic. In addition, the progressive education movement and Kilpatrick's involvement in it during the pre-World War II era are examined. (IAH)

Presents an overview of a special issue of "Educational Theory" devoted to the philosophy of education as practiced in the United States. Essays address various facets of the history of the Philosophy of Education Society along with a retrospective commentary. The paper discusses diversity and continuity in the field. (SM)

Describes the founding of the Philosophy of Education Society (PES), tracing the evolution of philosophy of education. The article compares the purposes of the progressive educational journal, "The Social Frontier," and the PES and examines various other publications, explaining choices made in efforts to professionalize philosophy of…

Presents a response to papers by several authors as they appeared in the current issue of this journal, noting similarities and differences in their opinions, and taking issue with their decontextualization and lack of attention to cultural and social issues (with the exception of Leach). (SM)

Reduced aid to colleges and universities comes at a time when the importance of higher education has grown in all areas of society. The changes in attitudes toward higher education are explored. (DF)

The trend towards private schooling and educational diversity departs sharply from past educational policies. A brief historical overview of education is offered to help in the understanding of current policies in education. American education has shifted from a commitment to cohesion through education to a diversity in educational practices. (DF)

Examines how curriculum theorizing can be inspirational principally through discussion of a book entitled "Understanding Curriculum" (W. Pinar, W. Reynolds, P. Slattery, and P. Taubman). Concludes that, in addition to written texts, the lived experience of all who teach and learn must be "read" and thoughtfully included. (SM)

Examines the gradually evolving relation of the Philosophy of Education Society (PES), and philosophy of education in general, to the academic field of philosophy and to other organizations and fields. The article notes a broad range of opportunities for cross-fertilization between philosophy of education and philosophy, to mutual benefit. (SM)

Examines writings on educational theory and philosophy in the 1960s, discussing the dynamism, turmoil, and conflict of this era, when educational philosophy came into its own as a vital discipline. The paper notes that both the analytical and existentialist trends of this era shared an emphasis on doing philosophy rather than on philosophical or…

Introduces a collection of papers that examine the past, present, and future of the journal, Educational Theory, and the field of educational theory, highlighting the 1950s-90s. The essays focus on: being and doing; memory and forgetfulness; diversity and divergence; and deconstruction and reconstruction. Several recurrent themes evident…

An examination of four books on the philosophy of education presents four strategies for introducing students to the subject: treating it as the history of the philosophy of education; presenting it as a clash of ism's (e.g., realism, idealism, and rationalism); engaging students in critical dialog; and using a problem- or concept-oriented…

Reviews the development of philosophy of education in North America, Britain, and Australia, examining mutual influences and common characteristics and trends. The paper examines the role language has played in the evaluation of disciplinary traditions in different countries over time and discusses the influence of postmodernism. (SM)

After the late-nineteenth century, significant changes in the ideological foundations of American institutions of higher learning took place. The social contexts which produced the changes are examined, and the impact of these changes on the curricula and missions of colleges and universities is described. (IAH)