philosophy of education

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Introduction
Principal historical figures
Problems, issues, and tasks
- The aims of education
- Clarification of educational concepts
- Rights, power, and authority
- Critical thinking
- Indoctrination
- The individual and society
- Moral education
- Teaching, learning, and curriculum
- Educational research
- Feminist, multiculturalist, and postmodern criticisms
Conclusion

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