The Montessori Method represents an explicit idealism and turn away from war and violence toward peace and reconstruction. It is built on coherent visions of how to improve human society by helping children realize their full potential as intelligent, creative, whole persons. In the Montessori Method, children are viewed as active authors of their own development, strongly influenced by natural, dynamic, self-righting forces within themselves, opening the way toward growth and learning. Teachers depend for their work with children on carefully prepared, aesthetically pleasing environments that serve as a pedagogical tool and provide strong messages about the curriculum and about respect for children. Partnering with parents is highly valued in the Montessori Method, and children are evaluated by means other than traditional tests and grades.

This insightful volume is a collection of Dr. Maria Montessori’s lectures given at the University of Rome and explores the Italian physician’s views on methods of education and childhood development. First published in 1913, Maria Montessori's Pedagogical Anthropology is an early insight into the profound physician’s alternative ideas regarding early childhood education. Across ten chapters, Montessori explores the history of anthropological study and pedagogy, analysing biological and psychological aspects of childhood. Featuring 163 illustrations and diagrams, this volume is an interesting read for those familiar with the Montessori method of education. This volume features the following chapters: - Certain Principles of General Biology - Craniology - The Thorax - The Pelvis - The Limbs - The Skin and Pigments - Technical Part - Statistical Methodology - The Biographic History of the Pupil and His Antecedents - The Application of Biometry to Anthropology for the Purpose of Determining the Medial Man

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This 2007 volume contains all of Kant's major writings on human nature.