Writing - What are Kant’s fundamental ideas on the nature of human beings

reflection paper

“It is only now that … for the first time people have begun to judge rightly, and understand clearly, what actually belongs to a good education. “ (Immanuel Kant)

Using Kant's ideas as expressed in the selection in the Cahn anthology, answer the following questions:

1) What are Kant’s fundamental ideas on the nature of human beings, particularly children, and what constitutes a good education for them?

2) Where do you think Kant stands in comparison with Locke and Rousseau on the use of reasoning with children?

3) Where do you think Kant stands in comparison with Locke and Rousseau on the place of discipline and obedience required of children by parents and teachers?

4)What is of importance to Kant in fostering moral development in children?

5) Kant had great hopes for the constructive impact of education on individuals and society. Discuss your agreements and disagreements with Kant on this matter.