Education of the pre-school children in the light of the seventh book of Plato’s “Laws” Cover Image

Wychowanie dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym w świetle siódmej księgi Praw Platona
Education of the pre-school children in the light of the seventh book of Plato’s “Laws”

Author(s): Anna Głodowska
Subject(s): Philosophy, Education
Published by: Akademia im. Jakuba z Paradyża
Keywords: Plato; law; education; pregnancy; little children; exercise; play

Summary/Abstract: Plato in the Laws, which belong to the final period of his literary output continues his deliberations onthe right model of education, which he undertook in many of his previous dialogues. This time he wantsto present in legal articles the whole process of education from the education of the youngest residents ofCretan polis to games and plays of its adult citizens. In this paper is discussed only a small part from thewhole abundance of Plato’s pedagogic thoughts, which concerns the education of the youngest residentsof the Cretan city. It is a very significant period of life for the future citizens as for the right paideia thedesire to rich the arete is aroused in their adult life.

  • Issue Year: 31/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 347-355
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish
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