The educational theory put forward by British materialist philosopher Locke in his masterpiece "Random Talk on Education". Gentleman's educational thought is one of the three major educational thoughts in modern Europe, which has had a great influence on British school education. The theoretical roots of gentleman education come from empirical materialism epistemology and bourgeois utilitarian ethics.
Political ideas derived from liberal religious views and social contract theory. The goal of gentleman education is to cultivate all kinds of social activists and entrepreneurs who are healthy and psychologically sound, that is, gentlemen. Locke proposed that a gentleman should have four qualities: morality, intelligence, courtesy and learning. This reflects the demand for elite talents in the process of British social modernization.
Is the British bourgeoisie? New noble's educational ideal also became the dominant idea of public education and teaching at that time. The theme of "gentleman education" is: a gentleman should be aristocratic, active in the upper class and political arena, enterprising in his career, and be a practical talent for developing bourgeois economy; A gentleman wants physical education, moral education and intellectual education.
Gentleman education is an educational concept with British characteristics. Gentleman demeanor is regarded as the externalization of British national spirit, becoming a national demeanor dominated by aristocratic spirit, and is the value orientation of all classes. From17th century to18th century, the social mobility in Britain was the largest. Frequent social mobility in the transition period is influenced by social factors and personal factors.
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Locke attached great importance to a gentleman's good upbringing or manners, calling it "the second virtue of a gentleman". In the cultivation of etiquette: first of all, Locke emphasized that the cultivation of a gentleman's educated demeanor depends on education. Secondly, he believes that virtue is a kind of spiritual wealth, and young gentlemen should form the habit of being polite.
Adults must set an example of kindness, virtue and peace discipline, instead of using harsh reprimands, and develop habits as natural as breathing. Good upbringing is an important condition for becoming a gentleman. Don't be conceited, don't be modest, be confident. Don't be too affected. Educated people must show their cultural temperament in appearance, voice, language, movements and expressions.