La fonction de l’esthétique dans l’éducation : la théorie et l’action de Victor Cousin

Abstract

This article shows how the theoretical foundation and the teaching structures of aesthetics as practiced in France have their origins in the theory and action of the philosopher Victor Cousin. At the same time, this penetration of aesthetics into the education system was limited: a number of epistemological obstacles of an intrascientific or ideological nature explain why aesthetics and philosophical teaching itself have, until now, taken up a specific place – at once marginal and central – in the university system and in the general education system.

Keywords

• philosophy of education
• philosophy (teaching/education/relationship)