
No description available.
This work investigates the philosophical contributions of Johann Friedrich Herbart, specifically questioning how his rejection of German Idealism shaped the development of modern psychology and pedagogy. Prof. Frederick C. Beiser, a scholar of German philosophy, utilizes primary source texts and historical context to argue that Herbart’s realism and focus on empirical observation provided a necessary counter-movement to the speculative systems of his contemporaries. The book reconstructs Herbart’s metaphysical framework to demonstrate its influence on the subsequent evolution of educational theory.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this text as a rigorous academic examination of a philosopher often overshadowed by his contemporaries. Scholars frequently note the density of the prose and the author's success in situating Herbart within the broader context of German intellectual history.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
ISBN-10:
0192666762
ISBN-13:
9780192666765
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!