The journal 'Új Pedagógiai Szemle' belongs to University of Miskolc Professional contributor: Hungarian Pedagogical Association ISSN 1215-1807 (Printed) ISSN 1788-2400 (Online) INDEX 25701br>DOI-prefix: 10.71157
This paper focuses on the pedagogical aims of a lesser-known American movement in Hungary, called Transcendentalism, and more concretely, the ideas and methods of educating girls by the Alcott family. In her world-famous novel, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott portrayed the characters from her own family members, commemorating the Transcendentalist education for girls. I am going to elaborate on how the parents helped their daughters developing their personalities, and how the sisters improved and analyzed themselves. With this, the girls approached the final aim of education: being a most useful member of society.
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