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A Modern Philosophy of Education (RLE Edu K) book cover

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A Modern Philosophy of Education (RLE Edu K)

By Godfrey H. Thomson Copyright 1931
284 Pages
by Routledge

284 Pages
by Routledge

284 Pages
by Routledge
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‘Philosophy’ in the context of this book means that the author is looking at education as a whole, without restrictions or simplifications; looking at ends and purposes, not merely at methods and means. He discusses early years education, the sociology and psychology of education as well as education in adolescence and adult education. Well-known as a critical pioneer of intelligence research the... Read more

1. The Meaning of a Philosophy of Education. 2. The Function of Education in the Biological Record. 3. The Factors of Education and the Function of the School. 4. Reflections on the Aim of Education. 5. John Dewey. 6. Education and Free Will. 7. Heredity and Education. 8. The Social Inheritance. 9. Population and Education. 10. Competition and Co-operation. 11. Education in Early Adolescence. 12. Education in Later Adolescence; Industry and Education. 13. Adult Education. 14. Pride and Prejudice. Index.

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Godfrey Thomson

‘The author brings to bear upon the most profound as well as the most practical problems of education, a singularly fresh and vigorous mind.’ The Times

‘A really good book. From beginning to end it is full of valuable material...’ Church Times

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