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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/03%3A_The_Battle_for_20th_Century_Education/3.02%3A_What_does_Psychology_DemandIn this introductory chapter, Thorndike explains the ways that psychology can inform the practice of education. Specifically, he talks about the way that stimulus and response can be used to produce t...In this introductory chapter, Thorndike explains the ways that psychology can inform the practice of education. Specifically, he talks about the way that stimulus and response can be used to produce the desired changes in pupils.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/zz%3A_Back_Matter/10%3A_Index
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/01%3A_On_Knowledge_and_Wanting_to_Know/1.02%3A_Why_How_and_When_Should_We_LearnThe following section includes comments from three of Aristotle’s books. The sections are ordered from the most abstract to the most concrete. 1) Why do men desire to know? 2) How do we know that we k...The following section includes comments from three of Aristotle’s books. The sections are ordered from the most abstract to the most concrete. 1) Why do men desire to know? 2) How do we know that we know? 3) What obligations do societies have to educate?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/01%3A_On_Knowledge_and_Wanting_to_Know
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/02%3A_The_Handbooks_from_Philosophers/2.05%3A_How_Can_Girls_Receive_an_Equal_EducationA Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), written Mary Wollstonecraft, is one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. In it, Wollstonecraft responds to those educational and political theoris...A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), written Mary Wollstonecraft, is one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. In it, Wollstonecraft responds to those educational and political theorists of the 18th century who believed that women should not receive a rational education.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/02%3A_The_Handbooks_from_Philosophers/2.02%3A_What_Kind_of_Subjects_are_Worth_InvestigatingIn this text, Descartes outlines several of his rules for rigorous thinking. The two principal questions that he seeks to answer are 1) what kind of things deserve the attention of rigorous and extend...In this text, Descartes outlines several of his rules for rigorous thinking. The two principal questions that he seeks to answer are 1) what kind of things deserve the attention of rigorous and extended thinking and 2) on what topics can we obtain certainty? Descartes’ claims about what objects are worthy of attention and why they are worthy of attention stand in fairly stark contrast to the underlying mindset behind exploration-based curricula of the 21st century.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/02%3A_The_Handbooks_from_Philosophers
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/02%3A_The_Handbooks_from_Philosophers/2.01%3A_What_is_a_Classical_EducationIn this essay, Montaigne begins by saying that he does not know how to educate children but then goes on to give a series of practical recommendations based on his philosophical positions on the natur...In this essay, Montaigne begins by saying that he does not know how to educate children but then goes on to give a series of practical recommendations based on his philosophical positions on the nature of knowledge and teaching. His philosophical system is not entirely clear throughout the essay, but the reflection questions will ask you to investigate what might have been his underlying philosophical positions in traditional realms such as epistemology, ontology, and ethics.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotl...This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and others.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/02%3A_The_Handbooks_from_Philosophers/2.03%3A_How_to_Educate_a_GentlemanIn this section Locke lays out several of his thoughts on the best way to edcuate a young gentleman. He speaks primarily of how a tutor should act toward a young puil. Much of his attention is focused...In this section Locke lays out several of his thoughts on the best way to edcuate a young gentleman. He speaks primarily of how a tutor should act toward a young puil. Much of his attention is focused on how avoiding physical punishment and helping students develope their own motivation.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Ends_and_Means_of_Education_(Johnstun)/01%3A_On_Knowledge_and_Wanting_to_Know/2.3%3A_What_is_the_Appropriate_Use_of_CuriosityIn this section, you will find two passages. The first is from Augustine's Confessions. He frames his version of what it means to be curious. In the second passage, you will find a passage from Aquina...In this section, you will find two passages. The first is from Augustine's Confessions. He frames his version of what it means to be curious. In the second passage, you will find a passage from Aquinas' Commentary on the Metaphysics of Aristotle. In that passage, he lays out his competing vision of what it means to be curious.
