Carl Witt's Diary

Author: Karl Witte
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Another significant feature of The Diary of Karl Witte is that it is a collection of diaries from two generations of the Witte family. Karl Witte, the younger, organized his father's diaries in his later years and added numerous commentary-style entries. These profound yet concise diaries not only deepen the educational philosophy of Karl Witte, the elder, but also reflect on and critique certain ideas. For Chinese parents, these reflections are something they will never find in The Education of Karl Witte. How did Karl Witte, the product of education, view his own upbringing? This book provides the answer. The richness of content, depth of thought, rationality of context, and detail of experience in The Diary of Karl Witte are unparalleled. From it, one can not only see the origins, evolution, and outcomes of Karl Witte's educational philosophy but also gain insights into the social conditions and cultural atmosphere of the time. Its intellectual and academic rigor, as well as its completeness, are unique, unmatched. The Diary of Karl Witte holds immense educational value in the history of education, as well as significant documentary and manuscript value in the field of textual studies. This gives the book a depth and breadth that no other book can achieve—truly great education teaches children not only how to speak but also how to speak with their hearts, for human conscience; it teaches children not only how to learn but also how to explore truth and reveal the mysteries of the universe, leading humanity out of ignorance and darkness; it teaches children not only how to discern right from wrong but also how to uphold justice and protect human righteousness; it teaches children not only how to interact with others but also how to help the helpless and lead them toward the kingdom of their dreams.