"A long-overdue educational-philosophical task has been the methodical and thorough investigation of how State-regulated and formal types of education are interconnected with Civil Society educational activities. Christopher Winch's new book fulfils this important task most informatively and insightfully, indeed, valuably. " --Marianna Papastephanou, Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Cyprus, Cyprus " Civil Society: Its Educational Importance insightfully explores how non-state institutions underpin education. A critical read for understanding the partnership between Civil Society and the State in shaping educational systems and their necessary impact on society. Thought-provoking and essential. " --Ecem Karlidag-Dennis, Senior Researcher in Social Innovation & Impact, University of Northampton, UK "In what may just be the best book on civil society since Hegel's Philosophy of Right, Christopher Winch explores the relationship between the educational activities of civil society and the State, demonstrating that the latter cannot be understood independently of the former. Anybody interested in the philosophy of education and socio-politics would benefit greatly from reading it." --Constantine Sandis, University of Hertfordshire, UK.