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ERIC Number: EJ263946
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jun
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Towards a Concept of Human Being as a Basis for a Philosophy of Special Education.
Aspin, D. N.
Educational Review, (Studies in Special Education) v34 n2 p113-23 Jun 1982
Discusses four problems of special education: definitional, epistemological, axiological, and metaphysical. Posits that everyone is in principle capable of becoming an autonomous human being and some just need more help than others. This is the purpose of special education programs. (JOW)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Ethics, Humanism, Moral Issues, Special Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Great Britain; Warnock Report