Philosophy of Education in Dialogue between East and West by ... - 9781032220536

Philosophy of Education in Dialogue between East and WestJapanese Insights and Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Masamichi Ueno\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032220536, 978-1032220536\nSynopsis\nThis edited book opens a dialogue on theories and philosophies of education between the East and the West in the era of globalisation.\n\nA great deal of research has been devoted to discussion of the ideas of Western theorists such as Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Frbel, Herbert, Dewey, Piaget, and so on, and their thoughts have had a tremendous impact on Japanese educational practices. In addition, the 21st-century society has promoted international academic standardisation of knowledge, skills, and competencies for a knowledge-based economy, making great strides in educational development for globalisation. On the other hand, East Asia has retained its own unique insights and perspectives that cannot entirely be 4