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Title:
On the Future of our Educational Institutions; Homer and Classical Philology
Complete Works, Volume Three
Note: Reading ease score: 44.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.
Summary: "On the Future of Our Educational Institutions" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a series of philosophical lectures written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the state of educational institutions in Germany, critiquing them for prioritizing practicality and state service over genuine culture and the development of exceptional individual minds. Nietzsche proposes that true education should focus on cultivating genius and recognizing the importance of classical literature and art. The opening portion of the text provides a foundation for Nietzsche's philosophy on education, highlighting his concerns over the disconnect between current educational practices and the ideal of fostering true culture. He begins by expressing doubts about the efficacy of contemporary schools and denominations, suggesting that they fail to nurture creativity and intellectual rigor. Nietzsche reflects on his own educational experiences and those of his peers, emphasizing the necessity for schools to protect and cultivate the delicate minds of truly gifted individuals, as well as the need for a shift away from the prevailing utilitarian approaches to education. Through discussions with his audience, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes throughout the series of lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
Editor: Levy, Oscar, 1867-1946
Translator: Kennedy, J. M. (John McFarland)
EBook No.: 51580
Published: Mar 28, 2016
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Homer
Subject: Classical philology
Subject: Education -- Philosophy
Subject: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 -- Views on education
Subject: Educational change -- Germany
LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
On the Future of our Educational Institutions; Homer and Classical Philology
Complete Works, Volume Three
Note: Reading ease score: 44.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.
Summary: "On the Future of Our Educational Institutions" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a series of philosophical lectures written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the state of educational institutions in Germany, critiquing them for prioritizing practicality and state service over genuine culture and the development of exceptional individual minds. Nietzsche proposes that true education should focus on cultivating genius and recognizing the importance of classical literature and art. The opening portion of the text provides a foundation for Nietzsche's philosophy on education, highlighting his concerns over the disconnect between current educational practices and the ideal of fostering true culture. He begins by expressing doubts about the efficacy of contemporary schools and denominations, suggesting that they fail to nurture creativity and intellectual rigor. Nietzsche reflects on his own educational experiences and those of his peers, emphasizing the necessity for schools to protect and cultivate the delicate minds of truly gifted individuals, as well as the need for a shift away from the prevailing utilitarian approaches to education. Through discussions with his audience, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes throughout the series of lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
Editor: Levy, Oscar, 1867-1946
Translator: Kennedy, J. M. (John McFarland)
EBook No.: 51580
Published: Mar 28, 2016
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Homer
Subject: Classical philology
Subject: Education -- Philosophy
Subject: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 -- Views on education
Subject: Educational change -- Germany
LoCC: Education: Theory and practice of education
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.