Pragmatist Philosophy for Critical Knowledge Learning and Consciousness

<p>Emerging from the confusion and chaos of neoliberal economic systems around the world this book brings together a collection of major philosophical ideas from previous centuries and applies them to the practice of education. </p><p>The book argues that pragmatist philosophy is the most appropriate to guide the organisation of curriculum pedagogy and assessment. It outlines a number of philosophical dilemmas exploring these in relation to particular philosophers and offers philosophical insights for educational practice. Further the book proposes Critical Praxis Bricolage an epistemological framework articulating a view that education practices are embedded in a social context. This reshapes formal education from being dominated by the market forces of neoliberalism into a way of ethical life that respects the dignity and knowledgeability of each person and community regardless of background. Written in a narrative style <em>Pragmatist Philosophy for Critical Knowledge Learning and Consciousness</em> provides a philosophical paradigm of experience culture and inquiry that actively connects with human interests of the everyday and with the distinctiveness of being human. </p><p>This work will be of interest to researchers and higher degree students of education and philosophy of education.</p>