Philosophical foundations for the curriculum (Unwin education books)

Allen, Brent

Allen& Unwin

In this book, first published in 1978, Allen Brent sets out to explore some of the questions raised by theorists and philosophers regarding curriculum. He starts by investigating whether all knowledge is the product of social conditions of particular times or places, or whether there is some kind of universal framework implicit in the claims to knowledge which men make. He looks at the work of Plato, Newman, Freire and Hirt and how, each of them in a strikingly different way, they have tried to give us an objective basis for curriculum judgements and how the validity of that basis is attacked by contemporary sociologists of knowledge. This book is aimed primarily at students who are concentrating on the philosophy of education or curriculum theory.

Philosophical Foundations for the Curriculum

Unwin Hyman

What models in the social sciences underlie existing or proposed patterns of educational practice? What theories of knowledge inform such models and thus arguably sanction such practice? In this book, first published in 1983, the author seeks some tentative answers.  Wittgenstein’s understanding of ‘family resemblance’ and Chomsky’s ‘linguistic universals’ are interpreted, contrary to Hamlyn, as reconcilable notions that can both illuminate and refine Hirst’s understanding of ‘categorical concepts’. In the light of such a reformulated theory, Brent suggest ways in which a unified model of the social sciences could yield a unified curriculum theory. This title will be of interest to students of the philosophy of education and curriculum studies.

Philosophy and Educational Foundations (Education Books)

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

<ul><li>They own the night... they yearn for the day! In this gothic sci-fi adventure, Billy Martin (guitarist of Good Charlotte) and Brent Allen bring a new grisly horror to life! As Basilika City’s last great hope, Vitriol stands as the only force that can stop Lord Barthus and his heinous vampire regime from overtaking the city!</li></ul>

Vitriol the Hunter

Martin, Billy

Science Fiction & Fantasy

IDW Publishing

<p>Well-known for his Howzit Done? motorcycling videos, Brent Crash Allen muses on life, motorcyles, and how they affect each other. Brent draws analogies from life that also apply to the art and science of managing a motorcycle, leading the reader toward a better understanding of what it takes to be in control of their often demanding two-wheeled machines. It turns out, too, that the lessons learned in riding can often apply in life.</p>

Motorcycles, Life, and...

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Lost Classic Books

The Elemental Motorcyclist offers riding advice in a conversational tone, often using amusing anecdotes to illustrate its message. The author does not pound home hard-and-fast rules, but offers gentle suggestions for riders to consider as they grow in their riding experience. Brent occasionally recalls his youthful mistakes to help others choose a better path. The essays are divided into four "elements," each loosely denoting a particular flavor of the motorcycling experience.

The Elemental Motorcyclist

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