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Naturalism in American education.

DOI: 10.1037/11460-000

Publisher: Benziger Brothers - American Psychological Association

May 7, 2007

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Naturalism in Philosophy and Education.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 1 –42

This chapter shows that naturalistic education is based on a theory of life that is not concerned with the world to come. We briefly trace the devolution from the supernaturalistic education of the Middle Ages down through the Renaissance ideal, on to the Realism, the Sense-Realism, and the...
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Introduction of Naturalism into American Education--I. The Eighteenth Century.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 43 –67

The purpose of this chapter is to trace the infiltration of naturalism into American thought and educational theory. It is a fact that dominant philosophies invariably influence educational theory and practice, and it is a fundamental law of education that every system is based on a philosophy of...
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Introduction of Naturalism into American Education--II. The Nineteenth Century.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 68 –103

From what has been said thus far it is clear that the naturalistic theory of life and education was unduly influential in the formative stage of the Republic. In direct proportion to the transition from theocracy to democracy, it was in due time reflected in the spiritual, intellectual,...
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Dewey as an Exponent of Naturalism in Education.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 104 –138

Having defined naturalism and explained its relation to philosophy and education, we gave an account of its entrance into the American scene. The factors which nourished and encouraged its growth and the logical development of its influence in education being demonstrated, it is now proposed to...
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Kilpatrick and Rugg as Exponents of Naturalism in Education.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 139 –180

This chapter is divided into two parts, each discussing a prominent figure in American education--William Heard Kilpatrick and Harold Rugg. Professor Kilpatrick has greatly helped by his writing and teaching to extend the influence of Dewey's experimental naturalism in American education....
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Thorndike as an Exponent of Naturalism in Education.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 181 –211

Edward Lee Thorndike has acquired during the course of nearly half a century a position of tremendous influence in American education. His aim has been to construct a science of education. To this end, employing the experimental method and endeavoring to reach the precision of the physical and...
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Naturalism in Teacher-Training Schools and Institutions of Higher Learning.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 212 –234

In the last three chapters we adduced evidence to prove the naturalistic bent of four of the most distinguished contemporary leaders of education in the United States. In demonstrating their influence we showed to what a considerable extent their opinions and theories had permeated the...
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Naturalism vs. Christianity.

O'Connell, Geoffrey

Pages: 235 –259

The evidence adduced in the course of this study shows that naturalism has not only entered into, but has assumed a dominant role in, American education. We have confined ourselves, of necessity, in this treatment to main currents of naturalistic educational theory but we feel justified in...

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