Originally published in 1972, the emphasis of this book is on psychological and cultural understanding of education, in terms of persons and relationships, rather than processes.

Part 1 Contributions to general theory; Chapter 1 The study and practice of education; Chapter 2 Arts and sciences in education; Chapter 3 Research for education; Chapter 4 Examinations as instruments of educational reform; Chapter 5 Guidance as a concept in educational theory; Part 2 The perspective of the personal; Chapter 6 The personal foundations of education; Chapter 7 Teaching in its interpersonal context; Chapter 8 Personality study for students of education; Chapter 9 Personal growth through professional education; Chapter 10 Education and mental health; Chapter 11 The revolt of youth; Chapter 12 The life and death of Eros; Part 3 New education and new educators; Chapter 13 Promethean man A tribute to Sigmund Freud; Chapter 14 Scholar and teacher A tribute to William Boyd; Chapter 15 Objectives and perspectives in education A tribute to Winifred Mercier; Chapter 16 Towards a creative education A tribute to Sir Herbert Read; Chapter 17 Renewal and new horizons; Indices;