Letters And Lectures On Education (1898)

""Letters and Lectures on Education"" is a collection of writings by Johann Friedrich Herbart, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1776 to 1841. The book was first published in 1898, long after Herbart's death, and contains a series of letters and lectures that he wrote on various topics related to education.The book is divided into three sections. The first section contains a series of letters that Herbart wrote to his friend and fellow educator, Friedrich Beneke. These letters cover a wide range of topics, including the role of the teacher, the importance of moral education, and the need for a comprehensive system of education.The second section of the book contains a series of lectures that Herbart gave on education. These lectures cover topics such as the nature of education, the importance of history in education, and the role of the teacher in shaping the character of their students.The final section of the book contains a series of essays that Herbart wrote on various topics related to education. These essays cover topics such as the importance of physical education, the role of the family in education, and the need for a scientific approach to education.Overall, ""Letters and Lectures on Education"" provides a comprehensive overview of Herbart's philosophy of education. His ideas on the importance of moral education, the role of the teacher, and the need for a comprehensive system of education continue to be influential today.Containing A Preface By Oscar Browning.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.