Jean Jacques Rousseau / Jules Steeg / Eleanor Worthington
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Emile: Or Concerning Education is a philosophical treatise written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1762. The book is divided into five parts, each of which discusses a different stage of Emile’s life and the education he should receive at that stage. In Part One, Rousseau argues that children should be allowed to develop naturally, without the interference of adults. He advocates for a hands-off approach to education, in which children are allowed to explore their environment and learn through experience. In Part Two, Rousseau discusses the education of Emile from ages 5 to 12. He argues that during this stage, Emile should be taught practical skills, such as carpentry and gardening, rather than academic subjects. In Part Three, Rousseau discusses Emile’s education from ages 12 to 15. During this stage, Emile should be taught abstract reasoning and critical thinking skills. In Part Four, Rousseau discusses Emile’s education from ages 15 to 20. During this stage, Emile should be taught about morality and the social contract. In Part Five, Rousseau concludes by discussing the ideal society that Emile should live in. He argues that society should be based on the principles of freedom, equality, and fraternity. Overall, Emile: Or Concerning Education is a seminal work in the history of education and philosophy. It advocates for a natural approach to education, in which children are allowed to develop at their own pace and learn through experience.This Book Is In English.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.
