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Emile, or On Education
Book • 2019
In "Emile, or On Education," Jean-Jacques Rousseau outlines his revolutionary approach to child-rearing and education.
Rousseau emphasizes the importance of natural development, arguing that children should be allowed to learn through experience rather than formal instruction.
He advocates for a hands-off approach, allowing children to explore their environment and develop their natural curiosity.
Rousseau's ideas challenged traditional educational practices and emphasized the importance of individual freedom and self-discovery.
The book has had a profound influence on educational theory and practice, shaping modern approaches to child development and learning.
Rousseau emphasizes the importance of natural development, arguing that children should be allowed to learn through experience rather than formal instruction.
He advocates for a hands-off approach, allowing children to explore their environment and develop their natural curiosity.
Rousseau's ideas challenged traditional educational practices and emphasized the importance of individual freedom and self-discovery.
The book has had a profound influence on educational theory and practice, shaping modern approaches to child development and learning.
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Chapter 9: Economic Ideas (Part 1: The Oldies)
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Rousseau on Education
