Abstract
In the first section of this introductory essay, the dilemma of public education in liberal multicultural societies is introduced, and the aim of this book is outlined. This is described as an examination of some of the fundamental philosophical issues that give rise to conflicting views on public education in order to shed light on questions of educational policy in liberal-democratic societies. In two further sections, the essay focuses on outlining the philosophical and educational contexts that unify the subsequent essays and together clarify the purpose of the book as a whole. The essay concludes with an overview of the book.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Citizenship and Education in Liberal-Democratic Societies |
| Subtitle of host publication | Teaching for Cosmopolitan Values and Collective Identities |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191601972 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780199253661 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 20 2005 |
Keywords
- Educational issues
- Educational policy
- Liberal-democratic societies
- Liberalism
- Multicultural societies
- Multiculturalism
- Philosophical issues
- Public education
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)