Education and the good life by Bertrand Russell
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| Author | Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970 |
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| LoC No. | 26011232 |
| Title | Education and the good life |
| Original Publication | United States: Boni & Liveright, 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Education and the Good Life" by Bertrand Russell is a philosophical treatise on educational theory written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the complexities of education, discussing the aim of fostering character and intelligence in children while navigating the societal influences on educational methods. It advocates for a reformed educational system that strives to be democratic and inclusive, emphasizing the importance of character development in fostering a good life. The opening of the text sets the stage for a critical exploration of educational philosophies, reflecting Russell's concerns as a parent who desires a better educational experience for his children. He articulates the challenges faced by parents who struggle to find satisfactory educational institutions amidst prevailing systems rife with limitations and flaws. The introduction highlights the necessity of educational reform, rooted in a vision of nurturing individuals capable of independent judgment, while considering modern psychological insights into character formation, particularly during early childhood. Russell's aim is to lay a foundation for educational principles that prioritize the holistic development of children as both knowledgeable and virtuous individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education |
| Subject | Educational psychology |
| Subject | Moral education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70302 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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