The Purpose of Education an Examination of the Education Problem, in the Light of Recent Psychological Research (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

St. George Lane Fox Pitt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267820895 ISBN 13: 9780267820894

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the purpose of education through the lens of recent psychological research and practical experience.

This thoughtful work looks at how our environment and mind shape learning, and what it means to educate for understanding, rather than simply accumulating facts. It challenges readers to connect theory with classroom practice and everyday study.

Education is examined as a social and personal process, with ideas about how to move from logical reasoning toward deeper intuition, and how moral and cultural values influence learning. The text weighs enduring questions about mind, environment, and the aims of schooling in a way that’s accessible to teachers, students, and informed readers alike.

• Clarifies how our surroundings influence what we learn and how we learn it.
• Discusses ways to foster deeper thinking and intuition in learners.
• Offers practical perspectives on the role of education in moral and social life.
• Engages with both classical and modern viewpoints on schooling and mind.

Ideal for readers of educational theory, psychology of learning, and those seeking a deeper look at why education matters in everyday life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267820895
• ISBN 13: 9780267820894
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 180