Jean-Jacques Rousseau in Polish Education
Jean-Jacques Rousseau in Polish Education

Summary/Abstract: Introduction. The article presents the historical reception of Rousseau’s body of work in Poland. Since the publication of Emile in 1762, Polish pedagogues and historians of educa- tion have continued to be interested in the pedagogical ideas presented within the treatise. Over the years, Polish literature on the history of pedagogy has expanded to include vario- us works on Rousseau’s approach to education. This article emphasises that particular at- tention is given to this luminary of pedagogy within history of education textbooks. Histo- rical analyses have also been published that present the role of the French Enlightenment in laying the foundations of modern education and upbringing. The current Polish historical and pedagogical literature lacks a study showing the reception of the Geneva philosopher’s pedagogical thought in Poland. This article may be a starting point for further research on the development of Polish educators’ interest in innovative Western European educational thought. Starting from the end of the 18th century, interest in the work of the author of Emile is visible in each of the following eras. This undoubtedly proves the popularity and originality of his pedagogical views and their strong influence on educational theory and practice in other countries.Aim. The aim of the article is a general characterization of the reception of Rousseau’s educational thought by Polish educators.Materials and methods. Method of document analysis.Results. The article provides a general overview of major works on Rousseau’s approach to education written by Polish authors.

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