Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives (eBook, ePUB) - Vives, Juan Luis
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In 'Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives,' the reader is taken on a journey through the educational philosophies and experiences of a young student in sixteenth-century England. Through engaging dialogues, Vives explores topics such as the importance of personal morality, the value of education, and the challenges faced by young boys in their pursuit of knowledge. Written in a conversational style, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and struggles of Tudor schoolboys, shedding light on the cultural and intellectual milieu of the time. Vives' keen…mehr

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In 'Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives,' the reader is taken on a journey through the educational philosophies and experiences of a young student in sixteenth-century England. Through engaging dialogues, Vives explores topics such as the importance of personal morality, the value of education, and the challenges faced by young boys in their pursuit of knowledge. Written in a conversational style, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and struggles of Tudor schoolboys, shedding light on the cultural and intellectual milieu of the time. Vives' keen observations and practical wisdom make this work a valuable resource for understanding the educational practices of the period. Juan Luis Vives, a renowned Renaissance humanist, was deeply committed to the reform of education and the promotion of intellectual inquiry. His own experiences as a student and teacher informed his writings on pedagogy and social issues, making him a leading figure in the intellectual circles of his time. Vives' dedication to improving the lives of young people is evident in his insightful and thought-provoking dialogues. 'Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, the Renaissance humanist movement, or the cultural context of Tudor England. Vives' timeless observations on morality, education, and personal growth remain relevant today, making this book a valuable contribution to the study of intellectual history.
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Juan Luis Vives (1492/1493 – May 6, 1540) was a Spanish humanist and educational theorist who made significant contributions to Renaissance thought. Vives was born in Valencia, Spain but spent the greater part of his professional life in Bruges and then England. He was a contemporary of Erasmus and Thomas More, collaborating with them in the reformation of the Humanities. Vives advocated for the education of women and emphasized the importance of practical life skills alongside academic learning. His pedagogical ideas were innovative for the time and have had a lasting impact on educational theory. Among his numerous works, 'Tudor School-Boy Life: The Dialogues of Juan Luis Vives' displays his scholarly interest in the theory and practice of education. In this collection of dialogues, Vives provides insights into the Tudor period's education system, and his narrative serves as an exemplar of humanistic pedagogy. Notably, Vives' dialogues draw upon everyday situations to teach moral and intellectual virtues, making his work a precursor to modern educational techniques that advocate for experiential learning. Vives' literary style embodies the spirit of the Renaissance; it is marked by erudition, the use of Classical references, and a conviction in the moral purpose of education. His treatises, dialogues, letters, and prefaces contributed significantly to the discourse on social reform and the humanist movement during the 16th century. His works remain a subject of study for scholars interested in Renaissance humanism, educational history, and philosophy.