"On Education"

Harry Brighouse's book, On Education, was published in 2006 as part of the Thinking in Action series by Routledge. Brighouse makes clear that his book is for those who take an interest in education, not just for those who have a background in philosophy.
The book is divided into two parts. In the first part he asserts and argues a set of four principles that should be used by educators and educational policy makers to reflect upon the purpose and aims of education. The four principles are called: Educating for Self Government, Educating for Economic Participation, Educating for Flourishing and Creating Citizens.
The overall aim of the book is to encourage independence in children so they become rational, well-balanced adults. In other words, to promote their flourishing. By following these four principles, educators and policy makers will be given the chance to reflect and work out what education really means, what its meant to do and why. Thus creating a more meaningful educative experience for the children experiencing the results of those reflections.
The four principles are as follows in the image below.