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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAs usual, Gabriel Moran has brought an extraordinary panoramic perspective to bear on the study of teaching. Since the words 'learning' and 'learner' have become almost idolized in educational discourse, it is more than timely for a thoughtful treatise exploring what it means to teach in the light of great historical writings related to the topic. An excellent follow-up to Showing How: The Act of Teaching (1997), it not only clarifies the notion of teaching, it sows the seeds for many important practical implications for teaching in various contexts. -- Graham Rossiter, Australian Catholic University
Moran's important book engages ideas of great educational commentators—from Plato to Wittgenstein—to draw the reader into an exploration of teaching. The wide-ranging discussion focuses in two central chapters on the question as to whether morality and religion can be taught. This is an excellent book by a remarkable educator, whose wisdom, knowledge, and insight permeate the whole text. -- Robert Jackson, Professor of Political Science, Florida State University
Speaking of Teaching is clear, well-written, original, and refreshingly ambitious. -- Jonathan Zimmerman, New York University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Plato and His Students Chapter 3 Augustine despite Aquinas Chapter 4 Rousseau: Teaching Emile and Sophie Chapter 5 Dewey: Why So Misunderstood? Chapter 6 Can Morality Be Taught? Chapter 7 Can Religion Be Taught? Chapter 8 Wittgenstein: I'll Teach You Differences Chapter 9 Conclusion
