The Educational World of Daniel Defoe (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781530735525)

Rousseau, in Emile, had recognized the value of Robinson Crusoe since it emphasized the need for the "practical" as opposed to the "decorative." Those who turn to Robinson Crusoe in the wake of Rousseau's recommendation, however, are likely to be disappointed if they hope to discern in it an educational treatise of any import. Yet throughout his writing Defoe displays a sound appreciation of the value of education itself and of the importance of moral training in the early years. It is the purpose of this book to determine the nature and assess the value of Defoe's contribution to education.

Author: D. P. Leinster-MacKay
ISBN-10: 1530735521
ISBN-13: 9781530735525
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2016
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.22d