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2 volumes. First edition of an influential, but now nearly forgotten, scientifically grounded monograph on the education of children by the Swiss philosopher and mathematician Jean-Pierre de Crousaz (1663-1750). This systematic work forms an important link between pedagogy in the 17th and in the 18th century. One of Crousaz's main principles is that virtue is the most important goal of education, because intellect without virtue is useless and dangerous. The book includes an exposition of the qualities of a good father, advice on how to give the first lessons, explanations on the methods to expand the knowledge of young children, the use of knowledge, how to teach geography, history and ethics, advice on instructing children in religion and develop their piety, the use of reason in matters of religion and morals, discussions about recreation and travel, etc.With the engraved bookplate (post 1775) of William Constable (1721-1791), collector and patron of Hull, England, and Fellow of the Royal Society. Title-page of the first volume slightly foxed and the endpapers of the second volume browned. Otherwise in fine condition. Binding with very minor wear.l STCN (4 copies); cf. W. Los, Opvoeding tot mens en burger: pedagogiek als cultuurkritiek in Nederland in de 18e eeuw (2005); not in Livres de l'enfance; Osborne; Sammlung Brüggemann. Contemporary polished tan calf, sewn on 4 cords, gold-tooled spine with morocco labels in 2nd of 5 compartments, blind-tooled board edges, red sprinkled edges. With 2 title-pages in red and black, each with the same engraved vignette by Bernard Picart (ship in pictorial border with mermaid and merman), woodcut decorated initials. Pages: [20], 471, [1 blank]; [4], 564 pp. Seller Inventory # 19370
Bibliographic Details
Title: Traité de l'education des enfans.
Publisher: Isaac & Paul Vaillant, Nicolas Prevost,, The Hague,
Publication Date: 1722
Edition: 1st Edition
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