Ebook
Emile
Ebook · Sovereign
Emile
- Author
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Series
- World Classics
- Language
- English
- Length
- 616 pages
- ISBN
- 9781911495734
- Published
- 8 August 2016
- Imprint
- Sovereign
- education philosophy
- natural education
- moral development
- individuality
- learning through experience
- child rearing
- freedom
- critical thinking
- societal critique
- personal growth
Description
"Emile" unfolds Jean-Jacques Rousseau's revolutionary vision on education, weaving philosophical insight with practical advice on nurturing a child's growth from infancy through to adulthood. Rousseau champions an education that mirrors the natural order, emphasizing learning through experience over the traditional academic memorization. Through the life of Emile, a fictional character, the narrative delves into freedom, moral evolution, and the importance of fostering individuality. This groundbreaking work compels a reevaluation of conventional teaching, spotlighting the integral development of a fully realized individual.