John Locke

Originally published in 1967. This book presents Locke's views in the field of education in the context of his general philosophical thinking, emphasizing the importance of Locke's empirical approach to truth. It gives a fairly full account of his life and times, especially his relations with the political adventurer, Lord Shaftesbury.

Introduction Part 1: John Locke and His World 1. The Seventeenth Century in England 2. From the Restoration to the Revolution, 1660-1689 3. John Locke, 1632-1704 Part 2: Locke's Philosophy 4. Reason and Experience - Locke's Theory of Knowledge 5. Locke's Educational Thought 6. English Educational Thought and Practice before Locke Part 3: Locke's 'Thoughts Concerning Education' 7. General Principles of Education 8. The Care of the Child 9. Programme of Studies. Appendix: Note on the Mellon Collection of Locke Papers. Suggestions for Further Reading