Children's Ways
Being selections from the author's "Studies of childhood," with some additional matterBy James Sully
Length4h 54m
About this audiobook
In "Children's Ways," James Sully presents a comprehensive exploration of child psychology, illuminating the inherent behaviors, emotions, and cognitive processes of children. Sully adopts an empirical and observational style, keenly analyzing various aspects of childhood development, including play, learning, and emotional responses. Positioned within the late 19th-century context of burgeoning psychological study, Sully's work draws from contemporary advancements in neuroscience and education, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and the lived experiences of children. His synthesis of anecdotal evidence with scholarly research offers a nuanced understanding of how children perceive and interact with their world. James Sully (1842-1923) was a prominent British philosopher and psychologist whose contributions to the understanding of childhood laid the foundation for modern educational practices. Influenced by the changing dynamics of society and emerging psychological theories, Sully sought to advocate for children'Äôs needs and rights. His background in both philosophy and education enabled him to approach the subject of child development with a unique lens, emphasizing the importance of nurturing children's intellectual and emotional capacities. "Children's Ways" is essential reading for educators, psychologists, and parents alike, providing invaluable insights into the complexities of child development. Sully'Äôs thoughtful analysis not only informs the reader about the intricate workings of young minds but also advocates for a compassionate and informed approach to nurturing children's growth. This book remains a cornerstone text for anyone invested in the vitality of childhood education and psychology.
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GenrePsychology
Length4 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
34The Hidden Self.
2CONTENTS.
35The Unreachable Past.
3CHILDREN'S WAYS.
36The Supernatural World.
4PART I. AT PLAY.
37The Great Maker.
5CHAPTER I.
38CHAPTER VII.
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6THE REALM OF FANCY.
39THE BATTLE WITH FEARS: (a) THE ONSLAUGHT.
7(a) The Transforming Wand.
40The Battery of Sounds.
8Fancy's Resting-places.
41The Alarmed Sentinel.
9In Storyland.
42CHAPTER VIII.
10CHAPTER II.
43THE BATTLE WITH FEARS (Continued).
11THE ENCHANTMENT OF PLAY.
44The Assault of the Beasts.
12The Young Pretender.
45The Night Attack.
13Mysteries of Dolldom.
46(b) Damage of the Onslaught.
14Serious Side of Play.
47(c) Recovery from the Onslaught.
15PART II. AT WORK.
48CHAPTER IX.
16CHAPTER III.
49GOOD AND BAD IN THE MAKING.
17ATTACKING OUR LANGUAGE.
50Traces of the Brute.
18The Namer of Things.
51The Promise of Humanity.
19The Sentence-builder.
52The Lapse into Lying.
20The Interpreter of Words.
53Fealty to Truth.
21CHAPTER IV.
54CHAPTER X.
22THE SERIOUS SEARCHER.
55REBEL AND SUBJECT.
23The Thoughtful Observer.
56(a) The Struggle with Law: First Tussle with Authority.
24The Pertinacious Questioner.
57Evading the Law.
25CHAPTER V.
58The Plea for Liberty.
26FIRST THOUGHTS: (a) THE NATURAL WORLD.
59(b) On the Side of Law.
27The Fashion of Things.
60The Young Stickler for the Proprieties.
28The Bigger World.
61The Enforcer of Rules.
29Dreams.
62CHAPTER XI.
30Birth and Growth.
63AT THE GATE OF THE TEMPLE.
31CHAPTER VI.
64The Greeting of Beauty.
32FIRST THOUGHTS: (b) SELF AND OTHER MYSTERIES.
65First Peep into the Art-world.
33The Visible Self.
66First Ventures in Creation.
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