Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues

“Thinking Education Through”. Alain Badiou represents the first collection to explore the educational implications of French philosopher Alain Badiou's challenge to contemporary philosophical orthodoxy put forth in his 1993 work, “Ethics: An Essay on the Understanding of Evil”. • Represents the first collection of work in education to grapple with what Alain Badiou might mean for the enterprise of schooling • Takes up Badiou's challenge to contemporary and conventional Anglo-American doxa • Includes original essays by experts in several different educational fields

“Toleration, Respect and Recognition in Education” brings together a collection of papers examining the complexity of different interpretations of toleration, respect and recognition in education. • Discusses different theories of toleration and shows how it lies at the centre of a liberal pluralistic society • Brings together the work of leading scholars from a range of disciplines • Examines how education can accommodate diversity and promote shared public values

Educational Neuroscience provides an overview of the wide range of recent initiatives in educational neuroscience, examining a variety of methodological concerns, issues, and directions. • Encourages interdisciplinary perspectives in educational neuroscience • Contributions from leading researchers examine key issues relating to educational neuroscience and mind, brain, and education more generally • Promotes a theoretical and empirical base for the subject area • Explores a range of methods available to researchers • Identifies agencies, organizations, and associations facilitating development in the field • Reveals a variety of on-going efforts to establish theories, models, methods, ethics, and a common language.

“The Power In/Of Language” features a collection of essays that analyse the ways in which language is utilized in contemporary education revealing its deeply entrenched power relationships. • Features essays grounded in theoretical rigor that offer critical insights into contemporary educational practice • Provides educators with fresh new perspectives on language in education • Based on the latest research data

“Researching Education Through Actor-Network Theory” offers a new take on educational research, demonstrating the ways in which actor-network theory can expand the understanding of educational change. • An international collaboration exploring diverse manifestations of educational change • Illustrates the impact of actor-network theory on educational research • Positions education as a key area where actor-network theory can add value, as it has been shown to do in other social sciences • A valuable resource for anyone interested in the sociology and philosophy of education

“Jung and Educational Theory” offers a new take on Jung's work, providing original, rich and informative material on his impact on educational research. • Explores Jung's writing from the standpoint of educational philosophy, assessing what it has to offer to theories of education • Highlights Jung's emphasis on education's role in bringing up integrated and ethical human beings • Offers the perspectives of a diversity of academics and practitioners, on topics ranging from the role of the unconscious in learning to the polytheistic classroom • Both a valuable addition to the academic library and a significant new resource in the professional development of teachers