Philosophers and Kings: Education for Leadership in Modern EnglandPhilosophers and Kings examines how the theme of 'education for leadership' has developed, changed and declined in English secondary education during the twentieth century. Once celebrated as an authentic and distinctive English tradition, education for leadership has fallen into decline and disrepute, usurped by the ideals of equality and individualism. |
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Philosophers and Kings: Education for Leadership in Modern England Gary McCulloch Limited preview - 2002 |
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