This book is an introduction to Karl Marx (1818-1883) as a
radical educational thinker. Marx's own schooling and education are
examined and we see how his interest in educational issues was
informed by his own experience. Educational themes in Marx's
thinking are identified: the role of education within capitalist
society, the contribution of education to human development and the
character of education in a future society. These are placed in a
historical setting by the author and related to public debates over
educational policy.
Throughout his career, Marx identified education as key to the
prospects of the working class. The story of this engagement adds a
new dimension to the picture of his work as a philosopher,
political economist and socialist revolutionary. The aspects of
education that concerned Marx matched prominent features of his
theoretical and political activity, and educational themes provided
him with a critical application for many of his most important
ideas.
The author explores Marx's work on the British factory school
system, his use of evidence from the reports of school inspectors,
and the contemporary movement that led to the establishment of
modern systems of public schooling. The final chapter relates
Marx's thinking to questions about the place of education in
today's society, showing how relevant it is for the twenty-first
century.
These discussions contain new scholarship, draw on original
sources and are written in a clear and readable style. Students in
education courses at universities and colleges, educational
researchers and teachers will find this examination of Karl Marx's
ideas concerning education both engaging and enlightening.
General
| Imprint: |
Springer
|
| Country of origin: |
Netherlands |
| Series: |
SpringerBriefs in Education |
| Release date: |
December 2013 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
Robin Small
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
85 |
| Edition: |
2014 ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-9400776562 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Philosophy of education
|
| LSN: |
940077656X |
| Barcode: |
9789400776562 |
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