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Educational Equality Dr Graham Haydon

Educational Equality By Dr Graham Haydon

Educational Equality by Dr Graham Haydon


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Summary

Considers the philosophical debates surrounding equality and education. This title covers issues such as: What is Educational Equality? Why Does Educational Equality Matter? And is Educational Equality Possible? It highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on education policy and provides a discussion of the issues.

Educational Equality Summary

Educational Equality by Dr Graham Haydon

This title considers the philosophical debates surrounding equality and education. Educational Equality and the New Selective Schooling by Harry Brighouse was initially published by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain in 2000. In this new edition, Brighouse has updated his argument, Kenneth R Howe and James Tooley have contributed counter-arguments and Graham Haydon has provided a foreword and afterword drawing the debates together. The issues debated in this new edition of 'Educational Equality include: What is Educational Equality? Why Does Educational Equality Matter? And is Educational Equality Possible? Educational Equality raises issues which will be of interest to all involved in educational equality, including teachers, policy makers and educationalists. This innovative series is addressed to practitioners and policy-makers. It highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on current education policy and provides a lively discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.

Educational Equality Reviews

'This is a timely and important book. Brighouse's incisive conception of the nature, value and implications of educational equality, as well as the critical reactions to his essay, should be read by anyone interested in the education of the least advantaged.' Matthew Clayton, Associate Professor of Political Theory at the University of Warwick, UK
'Brighouse's lucid gem of an essay on educational equality is presented here, thoroughly revised and updated, with excellent editorial framing and deeply informed responses from both sides of the Atlantic. There is no better introduction to this important topic.' Randall Curren, Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Professor of Education, University of Rochester, USA

About Dr Graham Haydon

Graham Haydon is Senior Lecturer and MA Course Leader in Philosophy of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Harry Brighouse is Professor of Philosophy and Affiliate Professor of Educational Policy Studies at University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. James Tooley is President, The Education Fund, Orient Global, and Professor of Education Policy at Newcastle University.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Graham Haydon; Educational Equality and School Reform; Harry Brighouse; Educational Equality in the Shadow of the Reagan Era; Kenneth R. Howe; Why Harry Brighouse should stop worrying about educational equality and focus instead on education of the least advantaged; James Tooley; Conclusion; Graham Haydon.

Additional information

NPB9781441184832
9781441184832
144118483X
Educational Equality by Dr Graham Haydon
New
Paperback
Continuum Publishing Corporation
20100518
160
N/A
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