Historical roots and recent influence of social pedagogy

The author present, in chronological and distinctive review and comparative analysis, some of most important researchers of social pedagogy. Although on the margin of historical picture, in literature which lightens the strength of social pedagogy in its heights the author presents thoughts and ideas of Adolf Disterveg, Karl Mager and Paul Nathorp. Some attention and place was made for distinction of Paul Nathorp, neglected author and researcher of social pedagogy. His thoughts about relation between education, learning and community, step- -by-step learning community, basic function of social life fundamental levels of social activity and social pedagogical idea of state are specially highlighted. Review of contemporary influences of social pedagogy on science of education in 20. century shows valid arguments for statements that scientific imperialism is not the only reason for justification of interdisciplinary approach of phenomena which science interprets and explains.