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Locke, John
1632
1704
Lock, John
Lehtonen, J. V. (Johannes Vihtori)
1883
1948
Lehtonen, Johannes Vihtori
Lehtonen, Vihtori
Some thoughts concerning education. Finnish
Muutamia mietteitä kasvatuksesta
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Some_Thoughts_Concerning_Education Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muutamia_mietteit%C3%A4_kasvatuksesta
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
"Muutamia mietteitä kasvatuksesta" by John Locke is a philosophical treatise on education written in the late 17th century. The work discusses Locke's views on how children should be educated, emphasizing the importance of a sound mind in a sound body and the role of experience in shaping one’s knowledge and character. It reflects Locke's broader philosophical beliefs, specifically his views on human understanding and rational thought, making it significant in the history of educational philosophy. At the start of this treatise, Locke introduces his fundamental principle that the quality of one's mind is crucial for happiness and success in life. He argues that the health of both the mind and body is paramount, and he begins discussing how parents can promote physical health in children as a foundation for proper education. Locke stresses that early influences, even minor ones, can have a lasting impact, akin to the way a small shift at a river's source can lead to significant changes down the stream. He critiques excessive pampering of children, promoting a robust upbringing that builds resilience and adaptability in the face of life's challenges. Through vivid examples, he sets the stage for a practical, experience-based approach to education, which he believes leads to virtuous and capable individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 16.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Education -- Early works to 1800
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Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Teaching & Education
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