Publisher's Synopsis
The Improvement of the Mind to Which is Added a Discourse on the Education of Children and Youth by Isaac Watts is a classic book that focuses on the development of the human mind. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to the improvement of the mind and provides readers with practical advice on how to enhance their intellectual abilities. It covers topics such as memory, judgment, reasoning, and imagination.The second part of the book is dedicated to the education of children and youth. It provides parents and educators with valuable insights into how to raise and educate children to become well-rounded individuals. The book covers topics such as the importance of early education, the role of parents in education, and the different methods of educating children.Throughout the book, Isaac Watts emphasizes the importance of moral and religious education. He argues that intellectual development should not be pursued at the expense of moral and spiritual growth. Instead, he believes that a balanced approach to education is necessary for the development of a healthy and virtuous character.Overall, The Improvement of the Mind to Which is Added a Discourse on the Education of Children and Youth is a timeless classic that provides readers with valuable insights into the development of the human mind and the education of children. It is a must-read for anyone interested in personal growth, education, and moral and spiritual development.1837. Dr. Johnson writes of this work that: few books have been perused by me with greater pleasure than his Improvement on the Mind; of which the radical principles may indeed be found in Locke's Conduct of the Understanding; but they are so expanded and ramified by Watts, as to confer on him the merit of a work in the highest degree useful and pleasing. Whoever has the care of instructing others, may be charged with deficiency in his duty if this book is not recommended. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
