Haydon, Graham.

Education, philosophy and the ethical environment / Graham Haydon. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2006. - xii, 158 p. 24 cm. - Foundations and futures of education .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-153) and index.

1. The ethical environment ;
2. The diversity of the ethical environment ;
3. Conceptions of values education ;
4. Taking responsibility for the ethical environment ;
5. Intervening in the ethical environment ;
6. The responsibilities of values education.


This book offers a critical and thought-provoking analysis of some of the fundamental questions about the nature and purpose of education. It includes ideas such as the demands of pluralism and the liberal fear of indoctrination.

9780415356626 (pbk)


Moral education.
Values--Study and teaching.
Environmental ethics.
Éducation morale.
Valeurs (Philosophie)--Étude et enseignement.
Éthique de l'environnement.
Environmental ethics.
Moral education.
Values--Study and teaching.
Sittliche Erziehung.
Umweltethik.

370.114 / H416