Education in Liberal Political Theories

Author

Amy CainFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-9-2020

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Philosophy and Religion

First Advisor

Robert Westmoreland

Second Advisor

Steven Skultety

Third Advisor

Neil Manson

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

This paper examines two sources of conflict within the literature on education in liberal political theories: the proper justifications for a state-mandated education and the necessary standard for education in a liberal state. After arguing that a liberal state must offer a child-centered justification for the universal mandate and uphold an equality standard of education, this paper proceeds to examine two common objections to such a system of compulsory education in a liberal state. This paper concludes that the perennial objections based upon concerns for familial rights and pluralism do not present a significant obstacle for incorporating a system of compulsory education in a liberal state.

Recommended Citation

Cain, Amy, "Education in Liberal Political Theories" (2020). Honors Theses. 1416.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1416

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