The Poverty of Empirical Research in Moral Education: Beyond John Wilson.

Barrow, Robin

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ERIC Number: EJ652942

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Publication Date: 2000

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The Poverty of Empirical Research in Moral Education: Beyond John Wilson.

Barrow, Robin

Journal of Moral Education, v29 n3 p313-21 Sep 2000

Argues that empirical questions about laws governing human activity do not have definite answers, but certain conceptional questions do; and many conceptual questions do not have definitive answers. Focuses on John Wilson's views on philosophy and moral education. Explores the implications for educational research. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational Philosophy, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education, Humanities, Moral Values, Persuasive Discourse, Philosophy, Social Sciences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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