Is philosophy of education western?
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| Title: | Is philosophy of education western? |
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| Authors: | Jackson, Liz (AUTHOR), Kwak, Duck-Joo (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Educational Philosophy & Theory. Feb2026, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p177-182. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Philosophy of education, *Education theory, *Philosophy education, *Educational equalization, Postcolonial analysis, Equality, Modern philosophy |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the predominance of Western perspectives in the philosophy of education, highlighting the historical roots of the field in ancient thinkers and its evolution into a largely Western-oriented discipline. It critiques major texts in the field for their lack of representation of non-Western philosophies and voices, which limits the scope of educational discourse and practice globally. The authors advocate for a more inclusive approach that recognizes and integrates diverse philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, and other regions, emphasizing the need to decenter Western thought to foster a richer understanding of educational philosophies worldwide. They call for efforts to rectify the marginalization of non-Western perspectives and promote global equity in educational scholarship. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the predominance of Western perspectives in the philosophy of education, highlighting the historical roots of the field in ancient thinkers and its evolution into a largely Western-oriented discipline. It critiques major texts in the field for their lack of representation of non-Western philosophies and voices, which limits the scope of educational discourse and practice globally. The authors advocate for a more inclusive approach that recognizes and integrates diverse philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, and other regions, emphasizing the need to decenter Western thought to foster a richer understanding of educational philosophies worldwide. They call for efforts to rectify the marginalization of non-Western perspectives and promote global equity in educational scholarship. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00131857 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00131857.2025.2485152 |
