Thinking in School and Society
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects
| Author: | Francis Schrag | ISBN: | 9781315531311 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 4, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Francis Schrag |
| ISBN: | 9781315531311 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 4, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
In this book, first published in 1988, the author integrates relevant ideas from philosophy, psychology, sociology, economics and political science to provide a comprehensive analysis of the problem of education for thinking. Professor Schrag takes account of the classroom as well as the larger society, and includes practical recommendations for creating new settings designed to enhance students’ thoughtfulness.
In this book, first published in 1988, the author integrates relevant ideas from philosophy, psychology, sociology, economics and political science to provide a comprehensive analysis of the problem of education for thinking. Professor Schrag takes account of the classroom as well as the larger society, and includes practical recommendations for creating new settings designed to enhance students’ thoughtfulness.
