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THE THESIS
The core question investigated in this work is how a comprehensive, rationalized curriculum can be structured to provide a complete and efficient education for the youth of a modern society. Jeremy Bentham, a foundational figure in utilitarian philosophy, applies his analytical rigor to the field of pedagogy. He argues for a systematic approach to knowledge, emphasizing the utility of subjects and the logical progression of learning to maximize intellectual development. The text serves as a blueprint for an experimental school system designed to replace traditional, less efficient methods of instruction.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed taxonomy of human knowledge organized by utility and logical sequence.
- Proposals for the physical and administrative structure of an experimental school.
- Arguments regarding the inclusion of scientific and technical subjects in standard curricula.
- Philosophical justifications for secular and practical education over classical or rote learning.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and historians of education recognize this text as a critical document for understanding the intersection of utilitarian philosophy and 19th-century pedagogical reform. Readers often note the dense, technical nature of Bentham's prose, which reflects his systematic approach to social engineering and institutional design.
Page Count:
420
Publication Date:
1984-01-12
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198226101
ISBN-13:
9780198226109
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Philosophy British
Political Theory
Social Science
Education
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