Rather than a systematic study of theories, the famous philosopher offers a succinct treatise of his thoughts on education, including a proposal for raising the science of education to academic status — an innovative notion for the 18th century, and a landmark in modern Western education theory. Annette Churton translation. Unabridged republication of the Annette Churton translation.
Logic by Immanuel Kant Kant's highly influential introduction to philosophy, presenting both the terminological and structural basis for his philosophical system, and offering an invaluable key to his main works, particularly the three Critiques.
The Education of Man by Friedrich Froebel, W. N. Hailmann In this classic of childhood education, Froebel identifies the fundamentals of his now-ubiquitous kindergarten system, including how to channel child's play and integrate it into the development of intelligence and social skills.
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant What is morally permissible, and what is morally obligatory? These questions form the core of a vast amount of philosophical reasoning. Kant proposes the answers with the Categorical Imperative, his best-known contribution to ethics.
On the Aesthetic Education of Man by Friedrich Schiller, Reginald Snell A classic of 18th-century thought, Schiller's treatise defines the relationship between beauty and art. His proposal of art as fundamental to the development of society and the individual remains an influential concept.
Critique of Practical Reason by Immanuel Kant, Abbott, Thomas Kingsmill This 1788 work, based on belief in the immortality of the soul, established Kant as a vindicator of the truth of Christianity. It offers the most complete statement of his theory of free will.
The Tyranny of Testing by Banesh Hoffman In this classic critique, a mathematician and educator — who served for many years as a test consultant — challenges the supremacy of standardized testing, demonstrating the inherent flaws in aptitude and achievement tests.
