Reviews for Musical Education (1902)

The average rating for Musical Education (1902) based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2021-04-01 00:00:00 Jeff Rovin My trusty kindle tells me I highlighted over 120 passages. There are many ideas to revisit, probably why Montessori wrote so many subsequent books (which are more widely read... not sure why I chose to read this particular one). I started off inclined to value most of Montessori's opinions and learn from her in her own words, because of what I have seen with my own rambunctious boys in their education by a true Montessorian. This took forever to read - it's dense, and often philosophical, written in and for a different time. There are many beautiful inspiring passages about the innocence of children and role of religion in guiding us. But, there is praise for eugenics (cringe!), so Montessori can take a seat next to many people who helped shape our world who had great and also horribly misguided ideas.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-10-18 00:00:00 Ron Ready Goes into a lot of her reasoning and her history as to how she came up with her theories. (she digresses a lot) A lot of religion. Would shock those that feel her method is bad because of the inclusion of evolution. All in all not for light reading. This is hardcore Montessori. Part are difficult to get thru because you want to know where she is going with something. She definitely doesn't write for the modern reader. She meanders.