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ISBN 10: 0203861213 
ISBN 13: 9780203861219
Author: Robin Barrow

Three lines of argument are central to this book: that Plato’s views as expounded in the Republic indicate that he was a utilitarian; that utilitarianism is the only acceptable ethical theory; that these conclusions have significant repercussions for education. Throughout the book the exposition of utilitarianism and the interpretation of the Republic are closely linked. The author assesses the nature of recent Platonic criticism and provides a critical summary of the Republic. He expounds and defends utilitarianismn and examines in greater depth the consequences for education of accepting a utilitarian position, showing how, for example, from this standpoint such key terms in educational debate as ‘autonomy’ and ‘self-development’ must be reassessed as educational objectives.

Plato Utilitarianism and Education 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Philosophical Foundations

1. Introduction to Plato’s Educational Philosophy

   • Overview of Plato’s Life and Works

   • The Republic and the Ideal State

   • Education as a Means of Virtue and Justice

2. Key Concepts in Plato’s Philosophy of Education

   • The Tripartite Soul and Its Role in Learning

   • The Theory of Forms and Knowledge

   • The Role of the Philosopher-King and Guardians

3. Introduction to Utilitarianism

   • Historical Background: Bentham and Mill

   • The Principle of Utility: Greatest Happiness Principle

   • Utilitarian Ethics and Social Philosophy

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Part II: Comparative Analysis

4. Plato vs. Utilitarianism: Educational Goals

   • Virtue and the Good Life vs. Happiness and Utility

   • Individual Flourishing vs. Collective Welfare

5. Educational Methods and Curriculum

   • Plato’s Dialectic and Moral Education

   • Utilitarian Emphasis on Practical Outcomes and Social Utility

6. Role of the State and Society in Education

   • Plato’s Ideal State and Education as Social Control

   • Utilitarian Perspectives on Education Policy and Reform

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Part III: Applications and Implications

7. Implications for Modern Educational Theory

   • Integrating Ethical and Practical Aims in Curriculum Design

   • Balancing Character Formation with Skill Development

8. Challenges and Critiques

   • Criticisms of Plato’s Idealism in Education

   • Challenges to Utilitarianism: Justice, Minority Rights, and Education

9. Case Studies: Educational Systems and Philosophical Influences

   • Historical and Contemporary Examples

   • Education for Civic Responsibility vs. Economic Utility

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Part IV: Towards a Synthesis

10. Possibilities for Synthesis in Educational Practice

    • Combining Virtue Ethics and Utilitarian Goals

    • Holistic Education for Individual and Social Good

11. Future Directions in Educational Philosophy

    • Emerging Trends Influenced by Plato and Utilitarianism

    • Technology, Globalization, and Ethical Education

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