| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Educational Theory and Philosophy |
| Editors | D.C. Phillips |
| Place of Publication | Thousand Oaks |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications |
| Pages | 373-376 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781483346229 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781452230894 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Abstract
Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776–1841), a German philosopher and a student of philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, is considered a foundational figure in the history of educational philosophy. Over the past two centuries, since the time of his major work on education The Science of Education (Allgemeine Pädagogik; 1806), his thinking has had a profound influence on educational philosophy and educational reform worldwide. This entry thematizes three central components of Herbart’s philosophy of education: his twofold concept of education and its connection to his practical philosophy; his concept of perfectibility; and his notion of pedagogical tact, especially as it relates to teacher education.