Peter Ramus And The Educational Reformation Of The Sixteenth Century

By Frank Pierrepont Graves and Frank Pierrepont 1869-1943 Graves

Book Overview

Peter Ramus and the Educational Reformation of the Sixteenth Century is a historical book written by Frank Pierrepont Graves that explores the life and work of Peter Ramus, a French philosopher, logician, and educational reformer who lived during the sixteenth century. The book delves into Ramus' ideas and contributions to the field of education, including his rejection of traditional Aristotelian philosophy and his emphasis on logic and rhetoric as the foundation for education.Graves provides a detailed account of Ramus' life, from his early years as a student to his rise as a prominent scholar and educator. He also examines the cultural and political context in which Ramus lived and worked, including the religious conflicts and intellectual debates of the time.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Ramus' life and work, including his early education, his development of a new system of logic, his controversial views on rhetoric and dialectic, and his impact on education in France and beyond. Graves also discusses Ramus' legacy and influence on later thinkers, such as John Locke and Ren����� Descartes.Overall, Peter Ramus and the Educational Reformation of the Sixteenth Century is a comprehensive and engaging study of one of the most important figures in the history of education. It provides valuable insights into Ramus' ideas and their significance for modern educational theory and practice.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: 1428648798
• ISBN13: 9781428648791
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"