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Occasional Addresses On Educational Subjects

Occasional Addresses On Educational Subjects

Simon Somerville Laurie

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Psicología
ISBN:
9781430487050
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Occasional Addresses On Educational Subjects is a book written by Simon Somerville Laurie, a renowned Scottish educationist and philosopher. The book is a collection of speeches and lectures delivered by Laurie on various educational subjects during his tenure as the Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.The book is divided into three sections, each containing a number of lectures. The first section focuses on the philosophy of education, where Laurie discusses the aims and objectives of education, the role of the teacher, and the importance of moral education.The second section deals with the history of education, where Laurie traces the evolution of educational systems from ancient times to the modern era. He discusses the contributions of various educational thinkers and philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.The third section of the book is devoted to practical issues in education, such as the organization of schools, the curriculum, and the methods of teaching. Laurie also discusses the challenges facing education in his time, including the need for better facilities, the importance of vocational education, and the need for greater emphasis on physical education.Overall, Occasional Addresses On Educational Subjects is a comprehensive and insightful work on the philosophy and practice of education. It provides valuable insights into the history of education and the challenges facing educators in the modern world.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.

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