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Studies in French Education From Rabelais to Rousseau (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Geraldine Emma Hodgson

 
9781331004738: Studies in French Education From Rabelais to Rousseau (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Exploring the long arc of learning in Europe from the Renaissance to early modern thought, this study connects education to character and society.

Drawing on the Renaissance’s spread from Italy to France and other lands, the book traces how early educators shaped discipline, language, and knowledge. It discusses the shift from gathering materials to developing teaching methods, and highlights key figures who influenced school life, curricula, and the aims of education. The analysis places teaching in a practical context, showing how educators balanced formal study with the cultivation of character and daily life skills.

Readers will encounter a careful examination of pedagogical ideas from the period, including the role of grammar, handwriting, and the training of teachers. By examining classroom practice and the ideals behind it, the work illuminates how historical theories continue to intersect with modern views on education.

  • How Renaissance learning emerged and spread across Europe.
  • What early educators believed education should accomplish beyond facts.
  • The relationship between discipline, language, and character formation.
  • Profiles of influential teachers and the shift from material collection to method development.

Ideal for readers of educational history and those curious about how past ideas shaped the way we teach today.

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