A Primer for Philosophy and Education

Sam Rochas primer reminds me of a French adage: la philo descends dans la rue-- philosophy comes to the street. Rochas little book can be read and talked about with profit on the street in the home in the school in the garden anywhere the human heart beats and the human mind thinks. --David T. Hansen Weinburg Professor in the History and Philosophy of Education Teachers College Columbia University Rocha gives us a compelling experience of first-hand philosophizing in which the ordinary is shown in its powerful features and the discipline of philosophy of education reclaims its necessity. --Cristina Cammarano Assistant Professor of Philosophy Salisbury University Rochas illustrated primer is an eye-opening introduction to the philosophy of education. And unlike too many illustrated texts its pen and ink drawings are a thought provoking complement to this highly readable introduction. --David Mosley Professor of Philosophy Bellarmine University An elegantly written invitation to students and the general reader to a frame of mind where one is ready to learn from and think about philosophy and education. Sam Rocha calls us all back in heart-felt yet precise prose to philosophys ancient role of dialogue wonder and reflection. A joy to read and treasure. --AG Rud Distinguished Professor Washington State University A charming and clearly written introduction to the philosophy of education inspired by the writings of William James. --Graham Harman Associate Provost for Research Administration and Professor of Philosophy The American University in Cairo Samuel D. Rocha is Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Education at the University of British Columbia.