Overview

Despite the disastrous failure of his one practical attempt to create a perfect school, Russell constantly strove to invent a system of education free from repression. Here Russell dissects the motives behind much educational theory and practice - and attacks the influence of chauvanism, snobbery and money.

Topics Discussed

Energetically discussed and debated are discipline, natural ability, competition, class distinction, bureaucracy, finance, religion, sex education, state versus private schools, education in Russia, indoctrination, the home environment and many other topics.

Reviews and Significance

Described by reviewers as brilliant, provocative, sane, stimulating, practical, and original, this book contains the essence of Russell's thought on education and society.