Emile: Or Concerning Education (1889) - Hardcover

by Jean Jacques Rousseau (Author), Eleanor Worthington (Translator), Jules Steeg (Introduction by)

Emile: Or Concerning Education is a philosophical treatise written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1762. This book is a comprehensive guide to the education of a young boy named Emile, who is raised in the natural world without the constraints of conventional society. Rousseau believes that education should be tailored to the individual and that each child should be allowed to develop according to their natural abilities and inclinations. The book is divided into five parts, each dealing with a different stage of Emile's life. The first part discusses the importance of early childhood education and the need for children to be allowed to explore and learn through experience. The second part focuses on Emile's adolescent years and the need to balance his natural inclinations with the demands of society. The third part deals with Emile's education in morality and religion, stressing the importance of personal conscience over external authority. The fourth part discusses the education of women, arguing that they should be educated in the same way as men. Finally, the fifth part deals with Emile's transition into adulthood and the importance of developing a sense of civic responsibility. Throughout the book, Rousseau emphasizes the importance of nature, freedom, and individuality in the education of a child. Emile: Or Concerning Education is considered one of the most influential works on education in Western philosophy. It has been praised for its emphasis on the natural development of the child and its rejection of traditional authoritarian approaches to education. However, it has also been criticized for its idealization of childhood and its rejection of formal education.This Book Is In English.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.