Amos Alcott
Amos Alcott
Amos Bronson Alcottwas an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a vegan diet before the term was coined. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights...
ProfessionTeacher
Date of Birth29 November 1799
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Observation more than books, experience rather than persons, are the prime educators.
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That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.
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The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.