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This chapter takes us back to classical Greece and the origins of the concept of philosophy, a term that combines the Greek words for love and wisdom and so literally means the love of wisdom. From the influential work of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates, a brief history through time includes consideration of some of the major movers and shakers in philosophical and educational thought from ancient through to modern times. At the same time, the chapter introduces and unpacks key terms and concepts related to education that we have inherited and use daily but often take for granted.
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Stehlik, T. (2018). The Importance of Philosophy. In: Educational Philosophy for 21st Century Teachers. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75969-2_2
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