02581cam a22003133u 4500 28338 UtSlPG 20260610133639.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 LA Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 The Education of Children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-16 Produced by Louise Hope, Greg Lindahl, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "The Education of Children" by Desiderius Erasmus is a philosophical treatise written in the early 16th century. The text emphasizes the significance of nurturing children in virtue and learning from an early age, advocating for a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to education and upbringing. As one of the most renowned figures of the Renaissance, Erasmus reflects on the moral and intellectual development of children, addressing both parents and educators on their responsibilities. The opening of the work establishes a foundational argument for the careful schooling of young children, emphasizing that early education is crucial in shaping their character and intellect. Erasmus argues against the common belief that childhood is too immature for serious learning, insisting instead that the malleable mind of a child is highly receptive and should be cultivated immediately with the right teachings. He encourages parents to be diligent in selecting suitable educators while also engaging in their children's education themselves, stating that the cultivation of both body and mind is paramount in creating virtuous and capable individuals. Through various analogies, including comparisons to animals and the cultivation of plants, Erasmus illustrates that early and effective education lays the groundwork for a fruitful life, ultimately benefiting both families and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Education -- Early works to 1800 Sherry, Richard https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28338 69247 69247