A Study Of John Locke’s Educational Ethics

Excellent thoughts cannot be separated from the breeding of the times.John Locke’s educational ethics is closely related to his era.The 17 th century is a period of rapid development of the capitalist economy.With the growing economic strength,the bourgeoisie and the new aristocracy are increasingly dissatisfied with the social reality under feudal monarchy.The king ignored the fact that class forces in the society changed,insisted on "princely monarchy",vigorously strengthened the Anglican Church,persecuted Puritans who required "pure" churches,sold monopoly rights to industry and commerce,and restored a long-abandoned harsh donations and miscellaneous taxes,which led to society The intensification of contradictions has caused long-term revolutions and struggles.In this period of violent social turbulence,fierce confrontation and collision between old and new ideas have also occurred.Reason,experience,and humanity have been valued,and freedom,equality,and dignity have been elevated.Excellent thought is inseparable from excellent practice.John Locke’s educational practice activities are the source of power for the formation of his educational ethics.His educational activities have a great influence on his philosophical thoughts,especially his educational ethical thoughts.The "Edifice of Education",which he completed on the basis of educational practice practice,is the concentrated expression of his educational ethical thoughts.In John Locke’s pedagogical thoughts,whether it is moral,intellectual,or specific education methods and methods,he is based on his educational ethics.John Locke believes that the human mind is like a blank piece of paper.Education is to scribble on paper,so a good education can cultivate good talents;John Locke wants to cultivate a gentleman in his ideal society.He believes that everyone can become such a gentleman through education,and such a gentleman It is also the fundamental factor for the establishment of his ideal society.John Locke thought deeply about the ethics in the trinity education of moral,intellectual and physical education,the ethics in education methods and methods,and the ethics in the requirements of instructors,which enriched the basic content of his educational ethics.John Locke believes that education should not only have the quality of its goals,but also the diligent pursuit of goodness.John Locke’s educational ethical thoughts have promoted the rapid development of modern Western European educational movement.Today,his educational ethical thoughts still have important reference significance.