Meditation Concerning Russo’s Philosophy of Education (the Natural Education of Child)

Abstract

This research is an attempt to contemplation the philosophy of education from Rousseau’s perspective in an analytical manner. Initially, Rousseau’s definition of education is discussed, and then the main principles on which Rousseau’s education is based are emphasized, Freedom from the performance of the students, the optional and the active participation of children in the field of education, the new and unique work that Russo brings. That is, the establishment of empirical education is the result of his ideas, and educational psychology and the principles of contemporary education owe his ideas. Then we have focused on his texts and explained in his own language his educational system, how an assuming child named Email is taking natural education steps from the beginning. Finally, the results of an analytical reading of his observations are presented, which reflects Rousseau’s innovation and greatness in the field of education.