Description
| Product ID: | 9781009170284 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Moral Education in the 21st Century |
| Authors: | Author: Douglas W. Yacek, Mark E. Jonas, Kevin H. Gary |
| Page Count: | 300 |
| Subjects: | Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Moral and social purpose of education, Educational psychology, Moral & social purpose of education, Educational psychology |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This volume offers educators insight into the challenges and promises of moral education from a variety of ethical perspectives. It considers several key moral problems in contemporary society and discusses how they can be addressed in the classroom today. Moral education is an enduring concern for societies committed to the value of justice and the wellbeing of children. What kind of moral guidance do young people need to navigate the social world today? Which theories, perspectives, values, and ideals are best suited for the task? This volume offers educators insight into both the challenges and promises of moral education from a variety of ethical perspectives. It introduces and analyses several important developments in ethics and moral psychology and discusses how some key moral problems can be addressed in contemporary classrooms. In doing so, Moral Education in the 21st Century helps readers develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of helping young people grow into moral agents and ethical people. As such, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of moral education, moral psychology, moral philosophy, ethics, educational theory, and philosophy of education will benefit from this volume. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-06-15 |
