Table of Contents

1. Richard Peters' Contribution to the Philosophy of Education P. H. Hirst 2. Richard Peters: A Philosopher in the Older Style R. K. Elliott 3. Education, Training and the Preparation of Teachers R. F. Dearden 4. Education and Rationality Anthony O'Hear 5. Personal Authenticity and Public Standards Michael Bonnett 6.Prudence and Respect for Persons: Peters and Kant Alan Montefiore 7. Education, Liberalism and Human Good John and Patricia White 8. The Education of the Emotions Mary Warnock 9. Motivation D. W. Hamlyn 10. Human Nature and Potential Israel Scheffler

About the Author

David E Cooper is Professor of Philosophy (Emeritus) at Durham University, having previously taught at the universities of Oxford, Miami and London. He has been a Visiting Professor in the USA, Canada, Germany, Malta, South Africa and Sri Lanka and the Chair of several learned societies, including The Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain.