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From Rousseau to Evolutionism: Herbert Spencer on the Science of Education.

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Tomlinson, Stephen – History of Education, 1996

Reviews the contributions and educational philosophy of Herbert Spencer. The 19th-century social philosopher was an advocate of Pestalozzianism, an early form of open education and a precursor to John Dewey's progressive education. Discusses a broad range of educational reform movements and how they influenced Spencer. (MJP)

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