Download or read book The Therapy of Education written by P. Standish and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-12-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of education as therapy goes back to ancient times. Today, it is understood that the role of the teacher comprises aspects of therapy directed towards the child. But to what extent should this relationship be developed, and what are its concomitant responsibilities? This book offers a challenging philosophical approach to these issues.