{"product_id":"9780684841885","title":"Paideia Proposal","description":"Author: Mortimer J. Adler\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780684841885\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Touchstone\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Dec 1998\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Paideia Proposal is a system of liberal education intended for all children. It was a response to what Adler characterized as the United States' antidemocratic or undemocratic educational system, a holdover from the 19th century, when the understanding of basic human rights fell short of 20th century expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n The Paidea Proposal was based upon the following assumptions: 1) All children are educable; 2) Education is never completed in school or higher institutions of learning, but is a lifelong process of maturity for all citizens; 3) The primary cause of learning is the activity of the child's mind, which is not created by, but only assisted by the teacher; 4) Multiple types learning and teaching must be utilized in education, not just teacher lecturing, or telling; and 5) A student's preparation for earning a living is not the primary objective of schooling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Adler stressed that the proposal is much more than just a return to the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic. It is not simply a return to the values of classical civilization, but a return to what is of enduring value. It is a democratic proposal intended for the education of all, and not an elitist program as some have alleged.","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871653187742,"sku":"HPC-9780684841885","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780684841885.jpg?v=1779618260","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780684841885","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}