William Torrey Harris war ein amerikanischer Philosoph und Pädagoge, der maßgeblich an bedeutenden Bildungsreformen beteiligt war. Seine Arbeit konzentrierte sich auf die Institutionalisierung des öffentlichen Schulwesens und die Entwicklung grundlegender philosophischer Bildungsprinzipien. Harris leistete Pionierarbeit bei der Erweiterung des Lehrplans um Kunst, Musik und naturwissenschaftliche Studien und setzte sich für die Einrichtung von Schulbibliotheken ein. Er war auch Gründer der ersten amerikanischen philosophischen Zeitschrift und ein bemerkenswerter Verfechter des Idealismus in der Bildung.
Horace Mann was a renowned American educator and politician who is widely considered to be one of the founders of the American public school system. In this biography, William Torrey Harris offers a detailed account of Mann's life and legacy, emphasizing his contributions to the field of education and his dedication to the cause of social justice. A must-read for educators, political scientists and anyone interested in the history of education in America.
Get your young ones excited about reading with 'The Second Reader', a classic educational tool that has been helping students become confident readers for generations. This edition features the expert insight and guidance of educators Andrew Jackson Rickoff, Mark Bailey, and William Torrey Harris.
A classic textbook of English language arts, The Third Reader is a comprehensive guide to mastering the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for a successful education. Filled with engaging stories, poems, and essays, this book is sure to appeal to educators and students alike.
This thought-provoking address argues for the importance of classical languages in education, both for their practical applications and for their intrinsic value in building intellectual and moral character. Harris draws on his extensive experience as a teacher and scholar to make a compelling case for the ongoing relevance of Latin and Greek in the modern world.
This philosophy journal was published quarterly from 1867 to 1893 and featured some of the most important philosophical works of the 19th century, covering topics such as metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
This book offers a comprehensive examination of the educational philosophy of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The author uses primary and secondary sources to create a detailed overview of Goethe's ideas about learning, growth, and development, as well as his views on the role of the teacher and the student in the educational process. This is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of education and the philosophy of teaching.
This book is a collection of reading materials intended for the use of fourth-grade students. It includes both fiction and non-fiction pieces, as well as exercises and questions to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills. Harris was an influential philosopher and educator, and this reader reflects his belief in the importance of literature in shaping young minds.
A collection of philosophical essays and discussions covering a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Written by one of the leading philosophers of the 19th century, this work provides valuable insights into the intellectual landscape of the time.