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Overview
This section presents a brief
introduction to the history and philosophy of education including some
of the most prominent theorists and theories that have influenced the
philosophy of education and have shaped our modern education community.
 Socrates
Socrates, 469-399 B.C., Greek
philosopher of Athens, generally regarded as one of the wisest people of
all time. This section presents his famous Dialogues as narrated by his
pupil, Plato. (More on Socrates)
 Plato
Plato, 427-347 B.C., Greek
philosopher. In 407 B.C. he became a pupil and friend of Socrates.
This section presents his famous work, The Republic. (More on
Plato)
 Aristotle
Aristotle, 384-322 B.C.,
Greek philosopher. He studied under Plato and later tutored
Alexander the Great. This section presents his famous work,
Nicomachean Ethics. (More on Aristotle)
 Rousseau
Rousseau, Jean Jacques,
1712-78, Swiss-French philosopher and political theorist. This
section presents his famous work, Émile, or On Education. (More on Rousseau)
 Dewey
Dewey, John, 1859-1952, American philosopher
and educator. This section presents some of his famous works. (More on Dewey)
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