Henry Home, Lord Kames, was an important figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, and this book represents his thoughts on education, particularly as it pertains to the 'culture of the heart'. Kames argues that it is not enough for education to merely provide instruction in the classics and sciences, but it must also teach individuals to become virtuous and morally sound. This book is a fascinating insight into the philosophical underpinnings of education in the 18th century.

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