Emile: Or Treatise on Education

"Emile: Or Treatise on Education" is a philosophical work by the French Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, first published in 1762. In this influential treatise, Rousseau presents his ideas on education and child-rearing, advocating for a natural and individualized approach to teaching and learning. Through the fictional account of the education of a young boy named Emile, Rousseau explores themes such as childhood development, moral education, and the role of society in shaping character. He argues against the prevailing educational practices of his time, which he views as artificial and harmful to the natural development of children. Instead, Rousseau proposes a method of education that respects the child's autonomy and encourages active learning through direct experience and exploration. "Emile" remains a seminal work in the history of educational theory, influencing subsequent thinkers and shaping modern ideas about child-centred education.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0465019315
• EAN: 9780465019311
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 1979
• Pub Date: June 29, 1979
• Physical Info: 3.81 cms H x 23.11 cms L x 15.24 cms W (0.63 kgs), 512 pages