In this influential essay, Soldan surveys how early educational thinkers shaped modern schooling. The narrative traces ideas from the Reformation through Montaigne, Locke, and Rousseau to Goethe, showing how each era redefined the purpose and method of teaching. It frames education as a record of evolving beliefs about the value of the individual and the role of society.
The extract highlights key shifts: the rise of common schools, the debate over memory versus understanding, and the tension between instruction by a tutor and learning through direct experience. It also introduces Emile by Rousseau as a provocative touchstone for how natural education clashes with social expectations. The author uses these ideas to explain how education moved from private instruction to broader, public aims.
You’ll encounter clear discussions of:
- How ideas about reading, moral development, and practical knowledge influenced classroom goals.
- The contrast between teaching for life skills and rote memorization, and why many thinkers favored experiential learning.
- How important figures like Montaigne, Locke, Rousseau, and Goethe shaped views on individual growth and social education.
- The tension between educating the child for a single calling versus nurturing adaptable, self-directed learners.
This edition is ideal for readers interested in the history of education, philosophical debates about learning, and how ideas from the past continue to influence today’s schools. It offers concise, accessible passages that connect theory to the practical aims of teaching and schooling.
Ideal for readers of educational history, philosophy of education, and scholars seeking context for modern schooling.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the relationship between education and the great minds of history. The author examines how educational practices and prominent thinkers like Montaigne, Locke, and Goethe contributed to the formation of educational institutions and ideas. Interweaving biographical details with educational theory, the book showcases the evolving perceptions of education as it transitions from classical learning to the groundbreaking philosophies of the Enlightenment. The author highlights the shift towards valuing individuality and scientific exploration that characterized this era. By tracing the ideas of influential educators, the book sheds light on the lasting impact of these thinkers on the educational landscape. It prompts readers to reflect on the historical underpinnings of modern educational practices, inviting them to consider the role of education in shaping individual and societal development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330466322_0
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