An Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education: A Liberal Education for All by Mason

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Author Mason, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Maria), 1842-1923
Author of introduction, etc. Lyttelton, Edward, Hon., 1855-1942
LoC No. 25011176
Title An Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education: A Liberal Education for All
Note Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "An Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education: A Liberal Education for All" by Charlotte M. Mason is an educational treatise written in the early 20th century. The work puts forth a comprehensive philosophy of education, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a child's innate desire for knowledge and self-education rather than relying solely on external teaching methods. Mason argues for a liberal education accessible to all children, asserting that intellectual nourishment is as crucial as physical sustenance. The opening of the text introduces the author's perspective on education, stressing that children are born as fully capable individuals, not mere vessels to be filled with information. It underlines the necessity of providing children with a rich and varied intellectual diet, akin to how the body requires nutritious food. Through her philosophy, Mason seeks to establish that true education involves engaging with ideas rather than rote learning or superficial methods. She advocates for an approach that prioritizes children’s natural curiosity and capacity for self-directed learning, laying the groundwork for a more engaging and effective educational system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
Subject Education
Subject Education -- Philosophy
Subject Education -- Great Britain
Subject Parents National Educational Union (London, England)
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EBook-No. 66369
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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