This book is designed to provide an up-to-date introduction to the philosophy of education. It addresses many of the traditional topics in the field, as well as more contemporary policy issues in education.

The book is for undergraduate students of education, politics, and philosophy. It is written in a clear style and presupposes no previous knowledge of the subject. The authors include detailed lists of suggested further reading.They also pose key questions for discussion and reflection at the end of each chapter.