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ERIC Number: EJ265162
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Aristotle's Conception of Childhood and the Poliscraft.
Chambliss, J. J.
Educational Studies: A Journal in the Foundations of Education, v13 n1 p33-43 Spr 1982
Examines Aristotle's conception of childhood in relation to the creation of the ideal community. According to Aristotle, children are incompletely developed, so the goal of education should be to help children outgrow their original, animal-like natures so that they will find happiness as adults in rational behavior. (AM)
Descriptors: Child Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, School Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Aristotle