Civil Society's Education - (Bloomsbury Inquiries in Philosophy and Education) by Christopher Winch (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book examines the relationship between the educational activities of civil society and those of the state via three case studies in: vocational education, political education and educational markets. Winch argues that the narrower educational activities of the state cannot be understood independently of those that take place in civil society which consists of institutions such as families, churches, businesses, trade unions, charities and political associations"--

Book Synopsis

This book examines the relationship between the educational activities of civil society and those of the state via three case studies in vocational education, political education, and educational markets. Winch argues that the narrower educational activities of the state cannot be understood independently of those that take place in civil society which consists of institutions such as families, churches, businesses, trade unions, charities and political associations. Drawing on arguments and ideas in the work of Hume, Wittgenstein, Rhees, Vico, Hegel and Gramsci and building on the work of authors such as Bakhurst, Roedl and Hamlyn, the book breaks new ground in offering a philosophical account of civil society and the place of education within it. It is relevant to a range of societies, including those without a state or where the state has little influence, located in geographically and temporally diverse contexts.

Review Quotes

"A long-overdue educational-philosophical task has been the methodical and thorough investigation of how State-regulated and formal types of education are interconnected with Civil Society educational activities. Christopher Winch's new book fulfils this important task most informatively and insightfully, indeed, valuably. " --Marianna Papastephanou, Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Cyprus, Cyprus

"Civil Society: Its Educational Importance insightfully explores how non-state institutions underpin education. A critical read for understanding the partnership between Civil Society and the State in shaping educational systems and their necessary impact on society. Thought-provoking and essential." --Ecem Karlidag-Dennis, Senior Researcher in Social Innovation & Impact, University of Northampton, UK

"In what may just be the best book on civil society since Hegel's Philosophy of Right, Christopher Winch explores the relationship between the educational activities of civil society and the State, demonstrating that the latter cannot be understood independently of the former. Anybody interested in the philosophy of education and socio-politics would benefit greatly from reading it." --Constantine Sandis, University of Hertfordshire, UK

About the Author

Christopher Winch is Professor of Educational Philosophy and Policy at King's College London, UK.