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Animadversions on the Eightieth Yearbook of the NSSE.

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McMurray, Foster – Educational Theory, 1981

The purpose of educational philosophy, as represented in "Philosophy and Education: Eightieth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education," is discussed and a proper role for the discipline is suggested. Several authors of essays in the yearbook are criticized for emphasizing adherence to schools of philosophy at the…

Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Responsibility

The Future and Purpose of Philosophy of Education.

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Siegel, Harvey – Educational Theory, 1981

The author takes issue with some of the essays in "Philosophy and Education: Eightieth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education," which urge that educational philosophy be tied to practitioner needs. Educational philosophy should concentrate on understanding education, not on improving it. (PP)

Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Responsibility, Futures (of Society)