Great Pedagogical Essays: Plato to Spencer (1905)

Great Pedagogical Essays: Plato To Spencer is a book written by Franklin Verzelius Newton Painter and published in 1905. The book is a collection of essays written by some of the most influential thinkers in the history of education, spanning from ancient Greece to the 19th century. The essays provide insight into the evolution of educational philosophy and pedagogy over the centuries, and offer valuable perspectives on the role of education in society.The book begins with an essay by Plato, who argues that education should be based on the development of reason and virtue, rather than simply imparting knowledge. Other essays in the book include works by Aristotle, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and Herbert Spencer, among others. Each writer offers their own unique perspective on the purpose and methods of education, and how it can be used to shape individuals and society.Throughout the book, Painter provides insightful commentary on each essay, helping readers to understand the historical and cultural context in which they were written. He also highlights the key themes and ideas that emerge from each essay, and how they relate to contemporary debates about education.Overall, Great Pedagogical Essays: Plato To Spencer is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and the evolution of pedagogical thought. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in human history, and provides a rich source of inspiration for educators and scholars alike.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.