In Praise of the Cognitive Emotions: And Other Essays in the Philosophy of Education by Scheffler, Israel - 1991-04-12

Independence, Kentucky, U.S.A.: Routledge, 1991. Book. Good+. Soft cover. A few pg corners are lightly creased. Notes to less than 5 pgs. Previous owner's proprietary stamp on inside cover and facing pg. Spine is tight. 192 pages ISBN: 0415903645 ISBN-13: 9780415903646 This collection of essays defends the ideal of rationality, but insists that rationality should not be identified with a mental faculty or a mechanism of inference, but taken rather as the capacity to grasp principles and purposes and to evaluate them in the light of relevant reasons. Topics range from computers in schools to metaphor and morality but throughout Scheffler is especially concerned to counteract the narrowing of educational vision accompanying the technological revolution now sweeping education. Offering a ... Show more This collection of essays defends the ideal of rationality, but insists that rationality should not be identified with a mental faculty or a mechanism of inference, but taken rather as the… Read More

Routledge, April 1991. Trade . Good. Good+ Softcover. Light shelfwear to covers. Spine has some wrinkling and rubbing. Textblock soiled, which has very lightly bled onto a few pages. Otherwise, pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.

Routledge, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Routledge, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780415903646

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.