Pedagogical Anthropology by Maria Montessori
QR code
"Pedagogical Anthropology" by Maria Montessori is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intersection of anthropology and pedagogy, aiming to establish a new educational philosophy based on the scientific study of human development. The text suggests a methodical approach to understanding individuals in an educational context, focusing on their physiological, psychological, and social characteristics. The beginning of the volume outlines Montessori's intent to define a
new domain within anthropology that directly serves educational purposes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding human biology and variations to enhance pedagogical methods and improve education systems. In the preface, Montessori describes her lectures at the University of Rome, which form the foundation of the work, highlighting the crucial connection between scientific discovery and educational reform. She underscores the necessity of developing a science that can foster the improvement and moral evolution of humanity, thus framing education as an essential tool for societal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Montessori, Maria, 1870-1952 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Cooper, Frederic Taber, 1864-1937 |
| LoC No. | 13016840 |
| Title | Pedagogical Anthropology |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Alicia Williams, Brenda Lewis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Anthropology |
| Subject | Physical anthropology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46643 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46643-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!