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Development of Personality (Classic Reprint): A Phase of the Philosophy of Education - Softcover

Brother Chrysostom

 
9781330508190: Development of Personality (Classic Reprint): A Phase of the Philosophy of Education

Synopsis

Unlock the foundations of education that shape character and faith. This book examines how environment, heredity, and personal growth interact to mold a learner, and it highlights the long and sometimes controversial role of religion in schools.

The text surveys how early education tied religious instruction to daily schooling, traces shifts in public policy, and presents a view of education as a path to develop the whole person. It explains concepts like plasticity, learning methods, and how a novice forms character through discipline, faith, and thoughtful practice.


  • Explains how environment and personal susceptibility affect growth and learning.

  • Discusses the transition from religious to secular approaches in public schooling.

  • Describes learning methods, including trial and error, imitation, and forming free ideas.

  • Connects education to moral and spiritual formation in a classroom setting.



Ideal for readers interested in the history and philosophy of education, especially how faith, pedagogy, and personality intertwine.

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