Miscellaneous observations relating to education: more especially as it respects the conduct of the mind
Auteur :
Priestley, Joseph
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108064408
Date de publication :
31 oct. 2013
Dimensions :
21,7 x 14,0 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
400 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this 1778 work, Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) explains the reasons behind his decision to guide the curriculum at Warrington Academy towards subjects with a more direct application to 'civil and active life'. He also offers more general instruction on the purpose of education.