This volume of essays demonstrates and comments on philosophical methods in educational research.

Offers a clear picture of what philosophers do when they study education
Brings together a series of essays from an international cast of contributors from Canada, UK, Finland, and Cyprus
Examines a range of new and established philosophical methods which can be used in educational research
Demonstrates how philosophy of education can be understood methodologically
Draws from both Continental and Analytical traditions
Fills a gap in the research methods literature in education and the social sciences