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This collection of essays focuses on the work of James D. Marshall, who has been active in the philosophy of education for three decades.
Deals with Marshall's long-standing criticism of the public education system in New Zealand
Discusses his work considering the relevance of Wittgenstein and Foucault for philosophy of education.
Features tributes to Marshall in the form of interviews and testimonials.
Contains remarks from Marshall himself in response to the commentaries of his colleagues.
Contents
Introduction: Michael A. Peters and Paul Smeyers. 1. Jim Marshall: Foucault and disciplining the self: Tina Besley.
2. Autonomy, Agency and Education: He tangata, he tangata, he tangata: Nesta Devine and Ruth Irwin.
3. The Paradox of the Excluded Child: Bruce Haynes.
4. Emergencies and Emergent Selves: Felicity Haynes.
5. Education as Liberation: The politics and techniques of lifelong learning: Bert Lambeir.
6. Testing Resistance: Busno-cratic power, standardized tests, and care of the self: Cris Mayo.
7. Foucault, Educational Research and the Issue of Autonomy: Mark Olssen.
8. Marshalling the Self: James D. Marshall as Educational Philosopher: Michael A. Peters.
9. Marshall—Making Wittgenstein Smile: Robert K. Shaw.
10. The Labouring Sleepwalker: Evocation and expression as modes of qualitative educational research: Paul Smeyers.
11. 'What it Makes Sense to Say': Wittgenstein, rule-following and the nature of education: Nicholas C. Burbules and Richard Smith.
12. Lightning and Frenzy: Music education, adolescence, and the anxiety of influence: Paul Standish.
13. Break with Tradition: Marshall's contribution to a Foucauldian philosophy of education: Lynda Stone.
14. Photograph and Curriculum Vitae and Major Works of James D. Marshall.
15. Interview with James Marshall: Paulo Ghiraldelli Jr.
16. James D. Marshall: Philosopher of Education: Michael A. Peters.
17. For Jim: My friend: Kevin Harris.
18. Stone/Marshall Wedding Address: D. C. Phillips.
19. Fragments of Life before Foucault: Colin Lankshear.
20. James D. Marshall Reply.
Notes on Contributors.
Index.
