Rousseau And Education According To Nature - Thomas Davidson

""Rousseau and Education According to Nature"" by Thomas Davidson is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy of education put forth by the famous philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book delves into Rousseau's belief that education should be based on the natural inclinations and tendencies of the individual, rather than on societal norms and expectations. Davidson examines Rousseau's ideas on the innate goodness of human nature, the importance of cultivating a child's natural curiosity and creativity, and the role of the teacher in guiding and facilitating a child's learning process. The book also explores Rousseau's views on the negative effects of formal education and the institutionalization of learning.Throughout the book, Davidson provides a detailed analysis of Rousseau's writings on education, including his seminal work ""Emile, or On Education"". He also contextualizes Rousseau's ideas within the broader philosophical and historical context of the Enlightenment period.Overall, ""Rousseau and Education According to Nature"" offers a thorough and insightful exploration of Rousseau's philosophy of education and its implications for modern-day educational practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781430458814