Medieval theories of education: Hugh of St Victor and John of Salisbury

摘要: This paper offers an assessment of two 12th‐century theories education, Hugh St Victor’s Didascalicon and John Salisbury’s Metalogicon, maintaining that their works both draw on traditional Christian teachings respond to contemporary pedagogical interests in systematising knowledge integrating classical learning. The are examined the light significant influence Augustine’s De Doctrina Christiana, it is argued offer distinctive adaptations thought less willing subordinate liberal arts Scriptural study. Hugh’s treatise emphasises all whether based secular or sacred texts, contributes rebuilding sinful humanity, while promotes teaching wisdom eloquence not so much for improvement preaching as building up ‘happiness’ within larger human community. final section chapter focuses implications these ideas have political thoug...