Evolution of Educational Thought (Collected Works of Durkheim - Volume 4)

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Features: This book examines the history of educational institutions and ideas in France spanning over a dozen centuries, covering almost the entire evolution of French Enlightenment education from the "early period" of the early Church to the "crisis period" of the 19th century, and focuses on depicting and analyzing several historical case studies. From the perspective of education as a starting point, it paints a panoramic view of modernity from its emergence to its crisis in terms of institutionalization and civilization. It is widely recognized in the field of history as a pioneering work of social history and has had a creative and revolutionary impact on the development of later French "Annales School" history. This book is one of Durkheim's important works, holding a significant position not only in sociology but also in the fields of historiography, education, the history of ideas, and cultural history. A Chinese translation of this book, with excellent translation quality, will undoubtedly be valued by scholars worldwide. The Evolution of Educational Thought was compiled based on the "History of French Secondary Education" course Durkheim taught at the University of Paris from 1904 to 1905. It is recognized by the historical community as a pioneering work of social history. It examines the history of educational institutions and ideas spanning over a dozen centuries, covering almost the entire evolution of French Enlightenment education from the "early period" of the early Church to the "crisis period" of the 19th century. This book not only integrates the evolution of educational ideas with the history of thought systems but is also closely linked with the institutional arrangements and practical forms within the educational system. From the perspective of education as a starting point, it paints a panoramic view of modernity from its emergence to its crisis in terms of institutionalization and civilization.