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. The book: Deals with issues of continuing relevance for educational thought and practice, such as the education and training of teachers and diminishing the gap between schooling and education.Considers the nature and function of educational research, the conflict between arts and sciences in education and the concept of guidance. Examines teaching in its interpersonal context, and at the revolt of youth and the sexual revolution.Assesses the influence of Freud, Winifred Mercier, William Boyd and Herbert Read.

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;