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Author Burston, W. H

Title James Mill on philosophy and education / W.H. Burston
Published London : Bloomsbury, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (x, 254 pages)
Series Bloomsbury Academic Collections: Philosophy Ser
Bloomsbury Academic Collections: Philosophy Ser
Contents 1. England at the time of James Mill -- 2. Life and Career of James Mill -- 3. Practical Work in Education -- 4. The Aims of Education -- 5. Theory of Knowledge -- 6. Psychology -- 7. Political and Social Education -- 8. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary "Looked upon in his day as the philosopher of the Utilitarians, James Mill was an independent thinker centrally concerned with problems of education. Professor Burston's study places Mill's Essay on Education, his contribution to the Encyclopaedia Britannica of the day, in its historical context and examines the views expressed in this and in other private and published writings, discussing in detail how Mill's view of ethics, psychology and theory of knowledge related to his theory of education, his practical experience as a teacher (especially of his own children) and to his philosophical position as a whole. This work will be of value to all interested in the interrelations of history, philosophy and education in the early nineteenth century."--Bloomsbury Publishing
Notes Reprint. Originally published in 1973 by University of London/The Athlone Press
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Mill, James, 1773-1836.
SUBJECT Mill, James, 1773-1836 fast
Subject Education -- Philosophy.
EDUCATION -- Essays.
EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
EDUCATION -- Reference.
Education -- Philosophy
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781472556547
1472556542
9781472509161
1472509161