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Part one. Figures and traditions: Plato / Richard Smith; Jean-Jacques Rousseau / Grace Roosevelt; Pragmatism and John Dewey / Jim Garrison; Analytic philosophy of education / Paul smeyers; Continental philosophy of education / Gert Biesta; Critical theory / Eduardo Duarte; Feminist philosophy and education / Claudia Schumann, Rebecca Adami; Multiculturalism and education / Kathy Hytten; Postcolonial studies and education / Hannah M. Tavares -- part two. Intersections: Race and education / Barbara Applebaum; Cosmopolitanism and education / Gonzalo A. Obelleiro; Education and commemoration / Mario Di Paolantonio; Transformation and education / Douglas Yacek; Friendship and education / Amy Shuffelton; Democracy and education / Sarah M. Stitzlein; Creativity and education / Ian Munday; Epistemology and education / Eric Bredo; Education and scientific research / Jonathan R. Dolle -- part three. Questions: Is there a right to an education? / Anne Newman; Should families be allowed to choose schools? / Bryan R. Warnick; What does it mean to be an education professional? / Michael G. Gunzenhauser; Should schools have dress codes? / Dianne Gereluk; Should teachers share their political views in the classroom? / Paula McAvoy; What can go wrong in religious instruction? And what should go right? / Hanan A. Alexander; What should students learn about sex? / Josh Corngold.