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Educator

Alexander Sutherland Neill was a renowned educator born in 1883 and died in 1973. He is known for his unique educational philosophy and advocacy for free education.

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Famous Alexander Sutherland Neill Quotes

“The function of the child is to live his own life - not the life that his anxious parents think he should live.”

Thinking Should Children Parent Education Teaching Function Anxious

Book:Summerhill: for & against

Source: Summerhill: for & against

“If the emotions are free the intellect will look after itself”

Ifs Looks Feelings Emotion Education Teacher Intellect Unschooling Intellectual Growth

Book:The Free Child

Source: The Free Child

About the Author

Born: 1883
Died: 1973
Known for: Educator
Quotes: 11

Books & Sources

Summerhill: a radical appoach to educationRelated source material

Neill! Neill! Orange peel!: An autobiographyRelated source material

Summerhill: for & againstRelated source material

The Free ChildRelated source material

The Problem ParentRelated source material

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