Bergson And Education (1922)

By Olive A. Wheeler

Book Overview

Bergson and Education is a book written by Olive A. Wheeler in 1922. The book focuses on the educational philosophy of Henri Bergson, a French philosopher and Nobel laureate. The author explores Bergson's ideas on the nature of consciousness and how it relates to education. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of Bergson's philosophy and its relevance to education. The author discusses Bergson's concept of intuition, which he believed was a fundamental aspect of human consciousness. According to Bergson, intuition allows individuals to understand the world through direct experience, rather than relying solely on reason and logic. In the second part of the book, the author applies Bergson's ideas to various aspects of education. She discusses the role of intuition in teaching and learning, and how it can be used to foster creativity and innovation. The author also explores the importance of individuality in education, and how educators can help students develop their unique talents and abilities. Overall, Bergson and Education provides a comprehensive overview of Bergson's philosophy and its implications for education. The book is a valuable resource for educators, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164058487
• ISBN13: 9781164058489
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"