Education and the Social OrderDespite the disastrous failure of his one practical attempt to create a perfect school, Russell constantly strove to invent a system of education free from repression. Here Russell dissects the motives behind much educational theory and practice - and attacks the influence of chauvanism, snobbery and money. Energetically discussed and debated are discipline, natural ability, competition, class distinction, bureaucracy, finance, religion, sex education, state versus private schools, education in Russia, indoctrination, the home environment and many other topics. Described by reviewers as 'brilliant', 'provocative', 'sane', 'stimulating', 'practical', and 'original', this book contains the essence of Russell's thought on education and society. |
Contents
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2 The Negative Theory of Education | 21 |
3 Education and Heredity | 30 |
4 Emotion and Discipline | 37 |
5 Home versus School | 43 |
6 Aristocrats Democrats and Bureaucrats | 50 |
7 The Herd in Education | 57 |
8 Religion in Education | 65 |
10 Patriotism in Education | 84 |
11 Classfeeling in Education | 92 |
12 Competition in Education | 101 |
13 Education Under Communism | 112 |
14 Education and Economics | 123 |
15 Propaganda in Education | 133 |
16 The Reconciliation of Individuality and Citizenship | 144 |
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