Philosophy of Education


Databases || Journals || Books || Websites and eTexts

Databases

America: History and Life

Historical Abstracts

ATLA Religion Database

FRANCIS

Philosopher's Index

Project Muse

 

Journals

BU has digital access to approximately 35,000 current journals. Additionally, BU has
print subscriptions to about 10,000 journals.

To determine if we have a journal available electronically, search the
eJournal Locator. To find out if we have a print copy of a journal, search the Library's
Catalog
. Both of these search tools may be found on the top page of the Library's
Website
.

The best way to find journal articles on a particular topic or by a
particular author is to search appropriate databases. The primary
databases in Education are listed on, and accessible from, the Education
eResources Guide
.

Selected e-journals subscriptions in Literacy and Reading:

       Educational Philosophy and Theory 1998+

       Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy 2005+

       Journal of Social Philosophy 1999+

       Philosophy of Education (Edwardsville, Ill.) 2000+

       Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal 1990+

       Philosophy of Music Education Review 2003+

       Philosophy of the Social Sciences 1999+

       Studies in Philosophy and Education 2005+


Books

Library Catalog Subject Headings:

Education -- Philosophy
Education -- United States -- Philosophy

Selected List of Titles

Aristotle On Education
Mugar LB85.A7 F03

Beyond Liberal Democracy in Schools : The Power of Pluralism
Mugar LB14.7 .T528 2008

Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
Education Reference LB875 .D35 1997

Democratic Education Stretched Thin : How Complexity Challenges a Liberal Ideal
Mugar LB14.7 .B56 2007

Dewey's Dream : Universities and Democracies in an Age of Education Reform : Civil Society, Public Schools, and Democratic Citizenship
Mugar LB875.D5 B46 2007

Forgotten Heroes of American Education: The Great Tradition of Teaching Teachers
Mugar LB1715 .F56 2006

Imitation and Education : A Philosophical Inquiry into Learning by Example
Mugar LB14.7 .W375 2008

John Dewey and the Art of Teaching: Toward Reflective and Imaginative Practice
Mugar LB875.D5 S56 2005

John Dewey and the Decline of American Education : How the Patron Saint of Schools has Corrupted Teaching and Learning
Mugar LB875.D5 E36 2006

Life in Schools : An Introduction to Critical Pedagogy in the Foundations of Education
Education LC196.5.U6 M345 2007

Ourselves: Why We Are Who We Are: A Handbook for Educators
Mugar LB1025.3 .S63 2006

Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Mugar LB880 .F7313 1973M

P.R.I.M.E. Factor: A Radical Philosophy of Collaborative Education
Theology Open Stacks BV4019 .M66 2005

Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Mugar Reference B51 .R68 1998

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire : The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56
Education LB41 .E48 2007

Therapy of Education: Philosophy, Happiness and Personal Growth
Mugar LB14.7 .S64 2007

Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out
Education LB1029.W34 P48 2002

Walden Two
Mugar PS3537.K527 W3 1969M

 

Websites and eTexts

Contemporary Philosophy, Critical Theory and Postmodern Thought

Critical Thinking Web (Recommended by Scout Report)

Educational Philosophy

Emile

Materials on the Philosophy of Education

Paideia: Philosophy of Education

Philosophy of Education Society

The Republic

 

Linda Plunket (plunket@bu.edu)
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