A history of Western philosophy of education in antiquity. Volume 1

This volume traces the history of Western philosophy of education from the Medieval through the Renaissance period (500-1550). This vast expanse of time includes the rise of Christian monasticism (one of the most enduring and revolutionary models of education in the history of the West), the birth of Islam (with its advances in mathematical, scientific, and philosophical reasoning), the rise of the university (as an emerging force distinct from ecclesiastical and state control), and the dawn of the Enlightenment. It includes chapters on the educational thought of Benedict, Abelard, Heloise, Aquinas, Maimonides, the prophet Mohammaed, Hrosvitha of Ganderscheim, Hildegard of Bingen, among others. It also considers the educational impact of Reformation thinkers like Erasmus and Luther, and Renaissance thinkers such as Montaigne. About A History of Western Philosophy of Education: An essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students of education, this five-volume set that traces the development of philosophy of education through Western culture and history. Focusing on philosophers who have theorized education and its implementation, the series constitutes a fresh, dynamic, and developing view of educational philosophy. It expands our educational possibilities by reinvigorating philosophy’s vibrant critical tradition, connecting old and new perspectives, and identifying the continuity of critique and reconstruction. It also includes a timeline showing major historical events, including educational initiatives and the publication of noteworthy philosophical works. This volume traces the history of Western philosophy of education in Antiquity. Between the fifth century BCE and the fifth century CE, Plato, Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, and others raised questions about the nature of teaching and learning, the relationship of education and politics, and the elements of a distinctively philosophical education. Their arguments on these topics launched a conversation that occupied philosophers over the millennia and continues today. About A History of Western Philosophy of Education: An essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students of education, this five-volume set that traces the development of philosophy of education through Western culture and history. Focusing on philosophers who have theorized education and its implementation, the series constitutes a fresh, dynamic, and developing view of educational philosophy. It expands our educational possibilities by reinvigorating philosophy's vibrant critical tradition, connecting old and new perspectives, and identifying the continuity of critique and reconstruction. It also includes a timeline showing major historical events, including educational initiatives and the publication of noteworthy philosophical works. 'A History of Western philosophy of Education' is the first comprehensive overview of philosophy of education from ancient times to the present day. With five volumes covering 2500 years of history, this is the definitive reference work on the subject, comprising: Volume 1. A History of Western philosophy of Education in Antiquity (500BCE-500CE). Volume 2. A History of Western philosophy of Education in The Medieval and Renaissance Period (500-1550). Volume 3. A History of Western philosophy of Education in The Age of Enlightenment (1550-1850). Volume 4. A History of Western philosophy of Education in The Modern Era (1850-1914). Volume 5. A History of Western philosophy of Education in The Contemporary Landscape (1914-present). Each volume covers the major thinkers and schools of thought for each historical period and pays particular attention to the following themes: philosophical anthropology; ethics; social and political philosophy; epistemology; aesthetics; pedagogy, schooling and education; philosophy of psychology and the social sciences. The volumes also include timelines showing the major historical events of the period including educational initiatives and the publication of noteworthy philosophical works A History of Western Philosophy of Education is the first comprehensive overview of philosophy of education from ancient times to the present day. With five volumes covering 2500 years of history, this is the definitive reference work on the subject, comprising: 0Volume 1. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in Antiquity (500BCE-500CE)0Volume 2. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Medieval and Renaissance Period (500-1550)0Volume 3. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Age of Enlightenment (1550-1850)0Volume 4. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Modern Era (1850-1914)0Volume 5. A History of Western Philosophy of Education in The Contemporary Landscape (1914-present)0Each volume covers the major thinkers and schools of thought for each historical period and pays particular attention to the following themes: philosophical anthropology; ethics; social and political philosophy; epistemology; aesthetics; pedagogy, schooling and education; philosophy of psychology and the social sciences. The volumes also include timelines showing the major historical events of the period including educational initiatives and the publication of noteworthy philosophical works Cover 1 Contents 6 List of Figures 8 Series Introduction Megan Jane Laverty and David T. Hansen 10 General Editors’ Acknowledgements 25 Volume Editor’s Acknowledgements 26 Timeline 27 Introduction: A Story of Educational Philosophy in Antiquity Avi I. Mintz 30 1 The Sophistic Movement and the Frenzy of a New Education M.R. Engler 60 2 Plato: Philosophy As Education Yoshiaki Nakazawa 82 3 Xenophon the Educator William H.F. Altman 104 4 Isocrates: The Founding and Tradition of Liberal Education Bruce A. Kimball and Sarah M. Iler 126 5 Educating for Living Life at Its Best: Aristotelian Thought and the Ideal Polis Marianna Papastephanou 148 6 Ancient Schools and the Challenge of Cynicism Ansgar Allen 176 7 Roman Educational Philosophy: The Legacy of Cicero James R. Muir 198 8 Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius: Education and the Philosophical Art of Living Annie Larivée 230 9 St. Augustine’s Pedagogy as the New Creation Yun Lee Too 264 Notes on Contributors 282 Index 285