The Building of the Intellect: A Contribution Towards Scientific Method in Education (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Douglas M. Gane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267990871 ISBN 13: 9780267990870

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock a thoughtful guide to education grounded in method and purpose.

This work surveys key ideas about how we educate the young, offering practical perspectives for teachers, parents, and students of education. It emphasizes a broad view of learning that combines mental habits, moral growth, and the value of general culture.

Structured around clear questions about how minds develop, how to cultivate reasoning, and how to balance classic study with practical subjects, this book argues for thoughtful choices in curriculum. It discusses the role of teachers, the importance of bodily exercise, and the ways historical and philosophical ideas shape classroom practice. The text aims to help readers see education as a comprehensive, living process rather than a narrow set of tasks.

• Foundations: how education can shape mental habits and reasoning.
• Methods: the balance between classical study and modern subjects.
• Practice: the teacher’s influence, classroom structure, and the role of exercise.
• Scope: the aims of general culture and the moral dimensions of schooling.

Ideal for readers curious about the aims and methods of education, whether for teaching, parenting, or study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267990871
• ISBN 13: 9780267990870
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 158