The Great Educators (10 vols.)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Explore the development of education in the Western world. This series traces the history of teaching and learning methodologies—from the ancient world, to the first Christian schools, to the foundation and growth of universities, to the great modern movements of the nineteenth century.
Delve into the genesis of Aristotle’s theories, explore Alcuin of York’s contributions to schools, and learn how theologian Peter Abelard contributed to the development of universities. Additionally, you’ll see how Horace Mann’s crusade to make education available for all led to the establishment of public schools, understand how the concept of kindergartens became so popular, and investigate the heated debate surrounding Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s educational theories.
More than biographies of the individuals who shaped education in the Western world, this series offers a window into the history of Western thought. Each volume delves into the myriad questions surrounding the philosophy of education, such as: What is the purpose of education? Who should receive it? How should we teach? This series dives into these questions, and more, offering unique perspectives that will interest the educator, philosopher, and historian alike.
In the Logos editions, these volumes are enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Powerful searches help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.
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Key Features
- Traces the history of Western education
- Presents biographies of people who shaped Western education
- Explores connections between pedagogical methods, culture, and society
Praise for the Print Edition
Admirably conceived in a truly philosophic spirit and executed with unusual skill. It is rare to find books on pedagogy at once so instructive and so interesting.... I hope to read them all, which is more than I can say of any other series.
—William Preston Johnston, former president, Tulane University
The Scribners are rendering an important service to the cause of education in the production of The Great Educators series.
—Journal of Education
Product Details
- Title: The Great Educators
- Editor: Nicholas Murray Butler
- Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
- Volumes: 10
- Pages: 3,001
- Resource Type: Biographies
- Topic: History
About Nicholas Murray Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler (April 2, 1862—December 7, 1947) served as Columbia University’s president for 44 years. He was also the president of the Industrial Education Association, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for his work in international arbitration.
