Robert Lowe and Education [Paperback]

Mr Sylvester assesses Robert Lowe's (18111892) career and political importance.A study of Robert Lowe (18111892), a philosophical radical in the utilitarian tradition, educationalist and politician. Mr Sylvester assesses Lowes career and political importance, and argues for a reconsideration of his somewhat reactionary reputation.A study of Robert Lowe (18111892), a philosophical radical in the utilitarian tradition, educationalist and politician. Mr Sylvester assesses Lowes career and political importance, and argues for a reconsideration of his somewhat reactionary reputation.A study of Robert Lowe (18111892), a philosophical radical in the utilitarian tradition, educationalist and politician. He held a number of government positions, and as vice-president of the Committee of Council on Education (18591864) he introduced the controversial 'payment by results' scheme, 'results' being measured by examinations and constituting the pre-condition for the payment of State grants. Mr Sylvester assesses Lowe's career and political importance, and argues for a reconsideration of his somewhat reactionary reputation.List of tables; Preface; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Biographical sketch; 2. Political and social philosophy; 3. The genesis of payment by results; 4. The purposes of the Revised Code; 5. The effects of the Revised Code; 6. The 1870 Act; 7. Secondary education; 8. Curriculum reform; 9. University education; 10. Lowe and the Science and Art Department; Conclusion; Select bibliography; Index.