02582cam a22003253u 4500 63644 UtSlPG 20260610134451.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 LA Freeman, Kenneth J. (Kenneth John), 1882-1906 Schools of Hellas : An Essay on the Practice and Theory of Ancient Greek Education from 600 to 300 B. C. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-05 Produced by Carol Brown, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Schools of Hellas" by Kenneth J. Freeman is an essay on the practice and theory of ancient Greek education written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work spans the period from 600 to 300 B.C., exploring various systems of education in ancient Greece, particularly in cities like Sparta and Athens. The book examines not only the educational practices of the time but also the underlying philosophies and ideals that shaped the education of young citizens. The opening of the essay introduces the author's observations on the significance of education in ancient Greek society and presents the unique structures of Spartan and Cretan educational systems. Freeman notes that education in Sparta was a state-controlled, rigorous institution focused on physical training, discipline, and preparing boys for military service, with a stark contrast to the more liberal and diverse educational practices seen in Athens. He highlights that Spartan boys underwent harsh training in a highly regulated environment, while Cretan education shared similarities, though it offered less strictures. This comparative approach sets the foundation for a thorough exploration of how ancient Greeks approached the development of character, physical fitness, and intellectual growth in their youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Education, Greek Verrall, A. W. (Arthur Woollgar), 1851-1912 Rendall, M. J. (Montague John), 1862-1950 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63644 104468 104468