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Philosophy of education is the study of education from a philosophical perspective. It is interested in analyzing and clarifying concepts and questions central to education. Philosophers of education often concern themselves with the fundamental and basic questions about education such as what is education? What is its purpose? What is the relationship between school and society, education and the child? What should be taught in school? And what is the best way to teach? From Confucius to Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, from Rousseau to John Dewey, from Maxine Greene to Nel Noddings, all of t