Psychologic Foundations Of Education: An Attempt To Show The Genesis Of The Higher Faculties Of The Mind (1902)

By William Torrey Harris

Book Overview

Psychologic Foundations of Education: An Attempt to Show the Genesis of the Higher Faculties of the Mind (1902) is a book written by William Torrey Harris. The book delves into the psychological basis of education and explores the genesis of higher faculties of the mind. Harris argues that education should be based on an understanding of the psychological processes that underlie learning and development. He explores the role of perception, attention, memory, and reasoning in the acquisition of knowledge and skills. The book also discusses the development of moral and ethical values, and the role of education in shaping character. Harris draws on the work of philosophers and psychologists such as Immanuel Kant, Johann Friedrich Herbart, and Wilhelm Wundt to support his arguments. Overall, Psychologic Foundations of Education provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the psychological basis of education and its importance in shaping the minds and characters of individuals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120684145
• ISBN13: 9781120684141
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"