Herbart's A B C Of Sense-Perception, And Minor Pedagogical Works (1896)

Herbart's A B C Of Sense-Perception, And Minor Pedagogical Works (1896) is a collection of essays and lectures by Johann Friedrich Herbart, a prominent German philosopher and educator of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on Herbart's theory of sense-perception, while the second part contains various pedagogical works on topics such as psychology, ethics, and education.In the first part, Herbart explores the nature of sense-perception and how it relates to our knowledge of the world. He argues that our senses provide us with raw data, but it is our mind that organizes and interprets this data into meaningful perceptions. Herbart also discusses the role of attention and interest in perception, and how these factors can affect our ability to learn and retain information.The second part of the book includes several shorter works on pedagogy, including essays on the importance of moral education, the use of textbooks in teaching, and the relationship between teacher and student. Herbart's ideas on education were influential in his time and continue to be studied and debated by educators today.Overall, Herbart's A B C Of Sense-Perception, And Minor Pedagogical Works (1896) provides a comprehensive introduction to Herbart's philosophy of education and his ideas on sense-perception. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and the development of educational theory.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.