Some thoughts concerning education

1732 John LOCKE Essay Concerning Education English Philosophy Pedagogy Sydenham "I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts." – John Locke After studying medicine under the teaching of Thomas Sydenham, John Locke began his journey of philosophical thinking that would develop into some of his most famous works. In 1693, Locke published a treatise on education entitled 'Thoughts Concerning Education'. Throughout the 18th-century it was the most important work on the philosophy of education in England. This work was an extension from 'Concerning Human Understanding' in which he describes how to educate the 'blank slate' mind described in 'Human Understanding'. A rare 1732 edition of Locke's famous education treatise. Item number: #21819 Price: $599 LOCKE, John Some thoughts concerning education London: Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch ..., 1732 Details: • Collation: Complete with all pages o [6], 331 (i.e. 325), [3] • Provenance: Armorial bookplate/Handwritten – Wm. Strong o William Strong (1808–1895) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1870 to 1880. Strong previously served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from 1847 to 1851 and as a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1857 to 1868. He also served on the Commission that adjudicated the disputed presidential election of 1876. • Language: English • Binding: Leather; tight and secure • Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21819 Photos available upon request.