The Principles of Education - Softcover

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Synopsis

This book proposes a theory of education based on the principles of biology, sociology, psychology, and ethics. The author believes that education is a biological function, and that its aim is to adjust the individual to the life in which he must live. The author also discusses the role of instinct and intelligence in education, and the importance of a period of infancy. The book concludes with a discussion of the aim of education, which the author believes is to develop the individual's powers so that he may make the most of his life. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of education. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major issues in the field, and it offers a unique perspective on the role of education in human development.

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