New Perspectives in Philosophy of Education seeks to build a bridge between philosophical reflection and socio-political action by developing a range of critical discussions in the areas of ethics, politics and religion. This volume brings together established authorities and a new generation of scholars to ask whether philosophy of education can contribute to political and social discourse, or whether it is destined to remain the marginal gadfly of mainstream ideology.

The philosophy of education stands in danger of becoming a neglected field at precisely the moment we need...

Martin Buber (1878-1965) is considered one of the 20th century s greatest thinkers and his contributions to philosophy, theology and education are testimony to this. His thought is founded on the idea that people are capable of two kinds of relations, namely I-Thou and I-It, emphasising the centrality of dialogue in all spheres of human life. For this reason, Buber is considered by many to be the philosopher of dialogue par excellence.

After Buber s death the appreciation of his considerable legacy to the various disciplines in which he had worked became rather muted,...

Ilan Gur-Ze'ev, the esteemed Israeli philosopher and educationist, passed away on the 5th of January 2012 at the Italian Hospital in Haifa. He was internationally renowned for his contributions to the fields of critical pedagogy and peace education, which spanned several decades, and remain seminal works in the philosophy of education. This book introduces and critically analyses the key socio-political ideas of Gur-Ze-ev, connecting his ideas to contemporary discourse, and reflecting on the continuing theoretical and practical relevance of his work to education. Topics of discussion...