Luís António Verney

Portuguese philosopher and pedagogue

Luís António Verney - Portuguese philosopher and pedagogue
Born

July 23rd, 1713
311 years ago

Died

March 23rd, 1792
232 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Portugal

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Contributed to the development of educational theory and philosophy in Portugal during the 18th century. Advocated for modernizing education and emphasizing rational thought. Authored significant works that critiqued traditional pedagogical methods and promoted a scientific approach to learning. Engaged in debates regarding the role of philosophy and its applications to education, highlighting the importance of reason over rote memorization.

Wrote 'Reflexões sobre a Educação'

Influenced educational reforms in Portugal

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