The Moral Instruction of Children

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Felix Adler. The Moral Instruction of Children

The Moral Instruction of Children

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INTRODUCTORY LECTURES

I. THE PROBLEM OF UNSECTARIAN MORAL INSTRUCTION

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II. THE EFFICIENT MOTIVES OF GOOD CONDUCT

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III. OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORAL TRAINING IN THE DAILY SCHOOL

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IV. CLASSIFICATION OF DUTIES

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V. THE MORAL OUTFIT OF CHILDREN ON ENTERING SCHOOL

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PRIMARY COURSE

VI. THE USE OF FAIRY TALES

VII. THE USE OF FABLES

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VIII. SUPPLEMENTARY REMARKS ON FABLES

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IX. STORIES FROM THE BIBLE

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X. THE ODYSSEY AND THE ILIAD

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GRAMMAR COURSE. LESSONS ON DUTY

XI. THE DUTY OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE

XII. DUTIES WHICH RELATE TO THE PHYSICAL LIFE

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XIII. DUTIES WHICH RELATE TO OTHERS

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XIV. DUTIES TOWARD ALL MEN

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XV. THE ELEMENTS OF CIVIC DUTY

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XVI. THE USE OF PROVERBS AND SPEECHES

XVII. THE INDIVIDUALIZATION OF MORAL TEACHING

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RECAPITULATION

APPENDIX. THE INFLUENCE OF MANUAL TRAINING ON CHARACTER.[23]

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Felix Adler

Published by Good Press, 2021

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In dealing with self-complacency let him discriminate between vanity and pride, between pride and dignity. Let him show that humility and dignity are consistent with one another, yes, that they are complementary aspects of one and the same moral quality. Not the least advantage to be reaped from lessons on duty is the fixing in the pupil's mind of the moral vocabulary. The moral terms as a rule are loosely used, and this can not but lead to confusion in their application. Precise definitions, based on thorough discussion, are an excellent means of moral training.[6]

II. The duties which we owe to all men are Justice and Charity:

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