Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator

$9.95
  • Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator

Plato: The Great Philosopher-Educator

$9.95

  • Our first book in the Giants in the History of Education series

    Any attempt to encapsulate Plato’s thought regarding education is a daunting task. Plato’s views are many and diverse, and throughout history innumerable analyses of his thought already have been made. The attention that has been paid to interpreting Plato, however, is certainly not undeserved. Plato is one of the principal founders of the Western intellectual tradition, and it is nearly impossible to examine the historical development of any academic topic without, knowingly or unknowingly, addressing Plato’s views. Regardless of our final assessment of Plato’s educational thought, it is unquestionable that his understanding of education has had a profound impact on the development of educational theory and practice around the world for nearly two and a half millennia. The study of his views is thus of great benefit, both as a means of examining fundamental questions about the nature of education addressed in his work, and also as a means of better understanding the historical roots of the Western educational tradition. 

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    ISBN: 9781600512636

    Pages: 80

    Dimensions: 5.5in x 8.5in

  • Dr. David Diener, Author

    Dr. David Diener

    David Diener has a BA in philosophy and ancient languages from Wheaton College and an MA in philosophy, an MS in history and philosophy of education, and a dual PhD in philosophy and philosophy of education from Indiana University. He works at Hillsdale College, where he is the headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and a lecturing professor of education. The Dieners have four children and enjoy working, playing, loving, and laughing together.