Speaking of Teaching: Lessons from History focuses on teaching as a
fundamental act of all human beings, viewing the question of teaching
through the lens of five famous thinkers and two contemporary problems.
Moran argues that teaching is not given the attention that it deserves
and proposes to situate school teaching in the context of many forms of
teaching. Tracing the history of the idea of teaching from Socrates to
Wittgenstein in the first several chapters, this book also examines the
intricacies of teaching morality and religion, showcasing society's
ambivalence about teaching.