Bibliography: BIB15353

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reference type	Journal Article
title	Montessori and the Bahá'í Faith
journal	Journal of Bahá'í Studies
author	Hacker, Barbara
Authority control 1	Barbara Hacker
authority control	Barbara Hacker
year	1988
date	1988
issue	2
volume	1
abstract	The life and work of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), scientist and educator, are introduced as relevant for the study of those investigating education in the light of the Baha'i teachings. It is illustrated that Montessori was attuned to the spirit of the Baha'i era and that both her thoughts and actions showed understanding of such Baha'i principles as the oneness of humanity, the equality of sexes, the oneness of science and religion, and a spiritual orientation to life. Her discoveries with children, and view that they are key to the development of human society and ultimately world peace, are presented in relation to the Baha'i writings on these subjects.
language	English
keywords	MONTESSORI, MARIA; EDUCATION
pages	19–33