Paideia Proposal (Paperback)

The Paideia Proposal is a system of liberal education intended for all children. It was a response to what Adler characterized as the United States' antidemocratic or undemocratic educational system, a holdover from the 19th century, when the understanding of basic human rights fell short of 20th century expectations. The Paidea Proposal was based upon the following assumptions: 1) All children are educable; 2) Education is never completed in school or higher institutions of learning, but is a lifelong process of maturity for all citizens; 3) The primary cause of learning is the activity of the child's mind, which is not created by, but only assisted by the teacher; 4) Multiple types learning and teaching must be utilized in education, not just teacher lecturing, or telling; and 5) A student's preparation for earning a living is not the primary objective of schooling. Adler stressed that the proposal is much more than just a return to the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic. It is not simply a return to the values of classical civilization, but a return to what is of enduring value. It is a democratic proposal intended for the education of all, and not an elitist program as some have alleged.

General

Imprint:	Touchstone
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 1998
First published:	October 1998
Authors:	Mortimer J. Adler
Dimensions:	214 x 140 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-0-684-84188-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General Promotions
LSN:	0-684-84188-6
Barcode:	9780684841885

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