Herbert Spencer And Scientific Education (1907)

By Gabriel Compayré and Maria E Findlay

Book Overview

""Herbert Spencer and Scientific Education"" is a book written by Gabriel Compayre in 1907. The book explores the ideas and philosophy of Herbert Spencer, a 19th-century English philosopher and social theorist, and their relevance to the field of education. Compayre argues that Spencer's emphasis on scientific inquiry and empirical evidence should form the basis of modern educational practices. The book discusses Spencer's views on the purpose of education, the role of the teacher, and the importance of individualism in learning. Compayre also examines the criticisms leveled against Spencer's ideas and offers his own analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Overall, ""Herbert Spencer and Scientific Education"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between philosophy and education, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of educational thought.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: 1164005685
• ISBN13: 9781164005681
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"