Hermit's night time. Pestalozzi was influenced by French Enlightenment, especially Rousseau's, and benefited from the teaching of some progressive professors in the college. Determined to give up theological research, at the age of 38, he started a program to educate poor children, let them learn while spinning, and cultivate their self-reliance ability.

Pestalozzi is convinced that everyone has innate developmental function and equal right to education. The plan failed in the end and only gained some valuable experience. As his ideal could not be realized, he turned to writing.

Educational thoughts:

Pestalozzi was influenced by the enlightenment trend of18th century, and thought that education was an important means of social reform and development. In his view, social corruption and moral degradation are caused by unreasonable and unequal education system; The poverty and miserable living conditions of the working people are also the result of their lack of education and cultural knowledge.

Therefore, he demanded that this unreasonable and unequal education system be completely changed, and advocated the establishment of a democratic and equal education system, so that children of all social classes, including the poor, can receive a reasonable education that meets their practical needs.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Pestalozzi