Books by Robin (Simon Fraser University Barrow

What is involved in the idea of educating a person or the idea of educational success? What are the criteria for establishing the optimum balance between formal and informal teaching techniques? How trustworthy is educational research? This title shows the importance of philosophy in educational debate and as a background to practical activities.

Argues that Plato's views as expounded in the "Republic" indicate that he was a utilitarian. This book also argues that utilitarianism is the only acceptable ethical theory, and that these conclusions have significant repercussions for education.

Presents and argues for a moral theory which draws on most of the major theoretical positions to some degree, and also spells out the limits and boundaries of a moral theory. This book exposes a number of common confusions and misunderstandings about morality.