De l'éducation d'un homme sauvage ou des premiers développemens physiques et moraux du jeune sauvage de l'Aveyron   By: Jean Marc Gaspard Itard (1775-1838)

De l'éducation d'un homme sauvage ou des premiers développemens physiques et moraux du jeune sauvage de l'Aveyron is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of human development and education. Jean Marc Gaspard Itard's account of his work with the young wild boy from Aveyron is both touching and insightful.

Through Itard's meticulous observations and innovative teaching methods, we see the transformation of a seemingly feral child into a more socialized and civilized individual. The book raises important questions about the role of education in shaping individual behavior and the limits of human nature.

Itard's dedication to his young student is evident throughout the text, as he grapples with the challenges of teaching a child who has had little to no human contact in his formative years. His efforts to communicate with and instill values in the boy are both heartwarming and inspiring.

Overall, De l'éducation d'un homme sauvage is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in psychology, education, or human development. Itard's work serves as a reminder of the power of compassion and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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Jeté sur ce globe, sans forces physiques et sans idées innées, hors d'état d'obéir par lui même aux lois constitutionnelles de son organisation, qui l'appellent au premier rang du systême des êtres, l'homme ne peut trouver qu'au sein de la société la place éminente qui lui fut marquée dans la nature, et serait sans la civilisation, un des plus faibles et des moins intelligens des animaux: vérité, sans doute, bien rebattue, mais qu'on n'a point encore rigoureusement démontrée... Continue reading book >>