Democracy And Education eBook

This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive treatise on democracy and education, being an introduction to the ''philosophy of education''. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting expositions and thought-provoking assertions, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the role of education in society, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: ''Education as a Necessity of Life''; ''Education as a Social Function''; ''Education as Direction''; ''Education as Growth''; ''Preparation, Unfolding, and Formal Discipline''; ''Education as Conservative and Progressive''; ''The Democratic Conception in Education''; ''Aims in Education'', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.