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Education and Peace

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True peace cannot be achieved merely through political treaties, disarmament, or the drawing of new borders; it must be built within the very soul of humanity through the reform of education. In "Education and Peace," Dr. Maria Montessori presents her most powerful and passionate defense of the child as the true savior of civilization. This critical volume in The Montessori Series compiles a historic collection of lectures and speeches delivered by Montessori at international peace congresses across Europe during the turbulent 1930s, a period deeply overshadowed by the rise of totalitarianism and the threat of global war.

Montessori strongly argues that traditional school systems promote a hidden culture of conflict by pitting children against each other through forced competition, arbitrary punishments, and submissive obedience. In contrast, she demonstrates how her scientific method establishes an environment of organic cooperation, social harmony, and mutual respect. By granting children freedom within structural limits and guiding them to discover the natural order of the universe, the Montessori method systematically fosters internal discipline and a deep, empathetic global citizenship. This timeless philosophical masterpiece serves as an inspiring call to action for educators, parents, and policymakers seeking to establish an enduring foundation for world peace through the nurturing of the young mind.

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371.392 MON e

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Series Title

The Montessori Series ; vol. 10

Call Number

371.392 MON e

Publisher

Amsterdam, Netherlands : Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company., 2007

Collation

141 p. ; 23 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789079506217

Classification

371

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Edition

The Montessori Series

Subject(s)

citizenship
montessori method of education
Educational philosophy
Human rights
Peace education
Social responsibility

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