On the Future of our Educational Institutions by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
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"On the Future of Our Educational Institutions" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical exploration of education, likely written in the late 19th century. The work addresses the current state and future of educational institutions, specifically the German school system, examining its purpose in relation to culture and knowledge. Nietzsche critiques the prevailing educational practices of his time, expressing concerns over a superficial approach to education that prioritizes utility and conformity over
genuine cultural development. At the start of the text, Nietzsche presents a preface outlining his expectations for readers and the tone he wishes to adopt. He emphasizes the need for calm contemplation rather than hurried consumption of ideas. The opening portion includes a detailed discussion where Nietzsche reflects on a conversation between a philosopher and his companion about the future of education, marking a stark contrast between the then-current educational methods focused on expansion and mediocrity, and his ideal of a more profound cultural education. The dialogue unfolds Nietzsche's philosophical perspectives on the necessity for true learning, which transcends mere vocational training, positing a call for a renaissance in educational thought that aligns with the deeper needs of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Levy, Oscar, 1867-1946 |
| Translator | Kennedy, J. M. (John McFarland) |
| Title | On the Future of our Educational Institutions |
| Credits |
Produced by Thanks to Jeannie Howse, Thierry Alberto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Education -- Philosophy |
| Subject | Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 -- Views on education |
| Subject | Educational change -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28146 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 886 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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