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'Awakening the mind': the educational philosophy of William Godwin.

Authors :
Bottoms, Janet
Source :
History of Education; May2004, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p267-282, 16p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Explores the educational philosophy of William Godwin. Contribution to educational debate and praxis in the late 18th and early 19th century; Influence of experience in educating his own family on the development of his philosophy of education; Attempt to provide a structured series of books in accordance to his definition of the primary purpose of education; Influence of Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Godwin's educational philosophy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0046760X
Volume :
33
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
History of Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13396463
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0046760042000186574