This classic academic text traces the evolution of educational thought from ancient Greece to the modern era. S. J. Curtis, along with Myrtle E. A. Boultwood, explores key philosophers and reformers—Plato, Aristotle, Comenius, Rousseau, Dewey—and their impact on educational theory and practice. With over 500 pages of detailed analysis, it’s a foundational resource for students of education, philosophy, and intellectual history.