The Formation of Character in Education

From Aristotle to the 21st Century

This book explores the formation of character from Aristotle through to the 21st Century. Chapters cover the foundations and definitions of models of character through classical, medieval, early modern and enlightenment eras. The book then moves to examine the practices through time. This book argues for knowledge of the historical background to inform current discussions around character formation, inviting the reader to look back in order to look forward

The Formation of Character in Education will be relevant to a range of readers including teachers, parents, students, academics and researchers interested in character development and history of human and social development.

Author: Professor James Arthur OBE

Professor James Arthur OBE established the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues with Dr Jack Templeton, previously President of the John Templeton Foundation. Prof. Arthur was the Director of the Jubilee Centre for over 11 years, and now serves as a Professor in the Centre. He has written widely on the relationship between theory and practice in education, with a focus on the intersection between character, virtues, citizenship, religion, and education.