English Philosophers of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

Description: This book explores the ideal upbringing of a gentleman's son, offering a comprehensive guide to health, diet, and education. The author, writing in the late 17th century, draws upon both classical and contemporary thought to present a practical philosophy of child-rearing. The book's central argument is that a sound mind is best cultivated in a sound body. This is achieved through a regimen of physical hardening, plain diet, and early rising, practices the author believes build both strength and virtue. The book challenges common practices of the time, such as excessive warmth and the use of strong drink for children, arguing that these habits only weaken the body and mind. Instead, the author advocates for a rugged upbringing, emphasizing exposure to the elements, regular exercise, and a simple diet rich in bread. The book delves into the importance of establishing good habits early in life, as these will shape the child's character and well-being. The book's insights on child-rearing offer a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social landscape of the late 17th century and remain relevant for their emphasis on building a strong foundation for both physical and mental development. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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