Patrick R. Frierson is Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College, USA.
"""Maria Montessori revolutionized pedagogy by encouraging the teacher to ""follow the child,"" rather than the other way around. In this detailed reconstruction of her philosophy, Frierson argues that the ideas underlying her practice can revolutionize our understanding of ourselves and our ideals. An original, rigorous, and provocative study that should be of interest to educators and philosophers alike."" --Tamar Schapiro, Professor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA"