| Summary: | 碩士 === 臺北市立大學 === 教育學系 === 107 === Abstract
Based on the publications of Irving Babbitt, this paper aims to understand New Humanism on Babbitt. The purpose of research includes the understanding of Babbitt’s comprehension and criticism of Humanist Tradition in the West, his core values within the New Humanism, how New Humanism on Babbitt became an inspiration in the early years of the Republic of China (ROC) culturally, as well as its educational influence on the country.
The research findings are as follow:
1. The thought of the New Humanism on Babbitt inherits the spirt and traditions from the Humanism in the West.
2. The main points of criticism in New Humanism are scientific humanitarianism and sentimental humanitarianism.
3. The four main concepts of New Humanism are “selection”, “discipline”, “classical literature” and “the spirit of leisure”.
4. New Humanism puts emphasis on humanistic spirit and actions taken by humanistic teachers.
5. New Humanism had great influences on the ROC culturally during the country’s early years.
6. From a humanistic viewpoint, New Humanism provides educational implications on the country’s current educational structure and curricular framework.
Key words: Irving Babbitt, New Humanism, education
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