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Петър Берон и девическото образование през XIX в.
Peter Beron and Girls’ Education in the 19th Century

Author(s): Dimitar Ganov
Subject(s): Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Philosophy of Education
Published by: Институт по философия и социология при БАН
Keywords: girls’ education; new Bulgarian education; coeducation; donations; Beron; state intervention in education;

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the activities of Dr. Peter Beron as a pioneer and major donator for girls' education in Bulgaria, in the context of the development of this educational model in the 19th century. The study reveals the evident progressiveness of Beron's views against the background of the then prevailing attitude the functions of women's education. The author points out the social significance of Beron’s donations and unrealized projects as compared with the teleology of private philanthropy and systematic state support for girls' education worldwide.

  • Issue Year: XXX/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 5-19
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Bulgarian