{"product_id":"9781439104903","title":"Paideia Proposal","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Paideia Proposal is a system of liberal education intended for all children. It was a response to what Adler characterized as the United States' antidemocratic or undemocratic educational system, a holdover from the 19th century, when the understanding of basic human rights fell short of 20th century expectations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Paidea Proposal was based upon the following assumptions: 1) All children are educable; 2) Education is never completed in school or higher institutions of learning, but is a lifelong process of maturity for all citizens; 3) The primary cause of learning is the activity of the child's mind, which is not created by, but only assisted by the teacher; 4) Multiple types learning and teaching must be utilized in education, not just teacher lecturing, or telling; and 5) A student's preparation for earning a living is not the primary objective of schooling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdler stressed that the proposal is much more than just a return to the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic. It is not simply a return to the values of classical civilization, but a return to what is of enduring value. It is a democratic proposal intended for the education of all, and not an elitist program as some have alleged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touchstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142521798896,"sku":"9781439104903","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781439104903_p0.jpg?v=1763754942","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781439104903","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}