Herbartian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Herbart +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

Herbartian (comparative more Herbartian, superlative most Herbartian)

  1. Of or relating to Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776–1841), German philosopher, psychologist, and founder of pedagogy as an academic discipline.

Noun[edit]

Herbartian (plural Herbartians)

  1. A supporter of Herbart's ideas about education.
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