{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-higher-education-a-critical-introduction-paperback","title":"The Philosophy of Higher Education: A Critical Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald Barnett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of higher education this book steps nimbly through the field, leading it into new areas and advancing an imaginative ecological realism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter takes the form of a short essay, tackling a particular topic such as values, knowledge, teaching, critical thinking and social justice. It also examines key issues including academic freedom, the digital university and the Anthropocene, and draws on classic as well as contemporary texts in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposed of five parts, the book travels on a compelling journey: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart one identifies foundations of the field, distinguishing between the ideas of university and higher education, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart two examines key concepts, including research, culture, academic freedom and reason, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart three focuses on higher education as a set of educational practices and being a student, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart four is concerned with the university as an institution and includes the matters of leadership and the spirit of the university, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart five turns to the university in the world, and argues for an ecological perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a lively and accessible style, and ideal for anyone coming to the field for the first time but also of interest to experienced scholars, this book offers sightings of new possibilities for higher education and the university.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald Barnett\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Higher Education, University College London Institute of Education, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52511936217395,"sku":"9780367610289","price":73.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TVpsUFcwZWR4enU2VlBTNzdCenBpUT09.webp?v=1760335038","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-higher-education-a-critical-introduction-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}