The Origin and Ideals of the Modern School (1913)

The Origin and Ideals of the Modern School is a book written by Francisco Ferrer in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the educational philosophy and principles of the Modern School movement, which was founded by Ferrer himself. The Modern School movement aimed to provide a new and innovative approach to education, based on the principles of freedom, equality, and social justice.In the book, Ferrer discusses the origins of the Modern School movement and its key ideas and principles. He explains how the movement was inspired by the ideas of the Enlightenment and the work of educational reformers such as Rousseau and Pestalozzi. Ferrer also describes the practical aspects of the Modern School, including its curriculum, teaching methods, and organizational structure.Throughout the book, Ferrer emphasizes the importance of education in creating a more just and equitable society. He argues that traditional education systems are designed to reproduce social hierarchies and maintain the status quo, while the Modern School seeks to empower students and encourage critical thinking and creativity.Overall, The Origin and Ideals of the Modern School is a seminal work in the history of educational reform. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Modern School movement and its vision for a more democratic and egalitarian education system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.