J. B. Basedow and F.S. Bock on Pedagogy: Translations of Two 18th-Century Textbooks

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Johann Bernhard Basedow Friedrich Samuel Bock

J. B. Basedow and F.S. Bock on Pedagogy

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Translations of Two 18th-Century Textbooks

Johann Bernhard Basedow, Friedrich Samuel Bock, Robert B. Louden (University of Southern Maine, USA) , Robert B. Louden (University of Southern Maine, USA)

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Bloomsbury Academic
08 January 2026

Western philosophy: Enlightenment; Anthropology; Philosophy & theory of education

Series: Kant’s Sources in Translation

Johann Bernhard Basedow’s Method Book for Fathers and Mothers of Families and Nations (1773) and Friedrich Samuel Bock’s Textbook of the Art of Education for the Use of Christian Parents and Future Teachers of Youth (1780) were key texts used by Kant in his lectures on education during the 1770s and 1780s.

Now translated into English for the first time, Robert Louden explores how both works not only served as the basis for Kant’s Lectures on Pedagogy (1803) and related Reflexionen, but also had a broad influence on the practical, anthropological and religious dimensions of his philosophy. Featuring an introduction and accompanying notes on both texts, this translation places Kant’s philosophy of education into context, comparing his thinking with the ideas laid out by Basedow and Bock. Louden also investigates the requirement and Kant’s decision to switch to using Bock’s Textbook of the Art of Education in 1780.

This is a valuable resource for any student or scholar interested in Kant’s thoughts on education, pedagogy and philosophical anthropology, as well as the period of educational reform during the Enlightenment.

By: Johann Bernhard Basedow, Friedrich Samuel Bock
Edited by: Robert B. Louden (University of Southern Maine USA)
Translated by: Robert B. Louden (University of Southern Maine USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9781350360914
ISBN 10: 1350360910
Series: Kant’s Sources in Translation
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 08 January 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures Note on Translations Acknowledgements Series Editors’ Preface Introduction English translation of the 3rd. ed. of Basedow’s Method Book for Fathers and Mothers English translation of Bock’s Textbook of the Art of Education Notes Index

Robert B. Louden is Distinguished Professor Philosophy at the University of Southern Maine, USA.

Reviews for J. B. Basedow and F.S. Bock on Pedagogy: Translations of Two 18th-Century Textbooks

Interest in Kant’s views on education has been strong since the very beginning and Robert Louden’s English translations of the textbooks used by Kant in his pedagogy lectures provide an invaluable context for understanding Kant’s approach to education as well as a remarkable window into the world of 18th century Germany and its view of children. -- Steve Naragon, Professor of Philosophy, Manchester University, UK