About the Project

Educational Thought is an independent information resource on the philosophy of education and general pedagogy. It belongs to no institution, society, foundation or person and speaks for no one but itself.

What This Resource Aims to Do

The articles explain concepts, put debates in order and show where well-known ideas come from. They aim to be understandable without oversimplifying, and they are written for people approaching the topic for the first time as well as for readers who want to go deeper into individual questions.

Editorial Principles

Only generally known facts are cited, such as the founding of the first Casa dei Bambini in 1907 or the publication of Democracy and Education in 1916. Where views differ, that is said openly, and ratings of individual schools or curricula are left out. There are no personal testimonials, success stories or alleged study results.

Sources and Further Reading

The articles rely on generally accessible accounts of the history of pedagogy and education. For deeper work, it is advisable to read the original texts mentioned yourself, such as Kant's lectures on pedagogy edited by Friedrich Theodor Rink in 1803 or Dewey's book of 1916.

A Note on External References

On the home page, under the heading Further Reading, there are references to external resources. They are not part of the editorial content, and only their respective operators are responsible for what they contain.