This collection of essays focuses on the work of James D. Marshall, who has been active in the philosophy of education for three decades.

• Deals with Marshall's long-standing criticism of the public education system in New Zealand
  
• Discusses his work considering the relevance of Wittgenstein and Foucault for philosophy of education.
  
• Features tributes to Marshall in the form of interviews and testimonials.
  
• Contains remarks from Marshall himself in response to the commentaries of his colleagues.