Curren (philosophy and education, U. of Rochester, NY) offers a representative sampling of 60 of the most philosophically compelling and essential readings on the fundamental philosophical questions of educational practice and policy, for use in introductory and mid-level philosophy of education courses. The collection includes works from Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Dewey, as well as numerous contemporary essays. The selections are organized into five sections corresponding to the five basic normative dimensions of educational practice--its nature and aims, the authority on which it rests, its responsibilities, the manner in which it is conducted, and the content that is communicated or learned. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)