A rare and valuable edition of the late XIX - early XX century, devoted to the issues of education, heredity and their impact on the development of society. The author is the French philosopher, sociologist and educator Marie Jean Guyau (Marie Jean Guyau), known for his research in the field of morality, education and social philosophy. The book examines in detail the influence of heredity on the formation of personality, as well as the role of education in the development of moral and intellectual qualities of a person. The author analyzes the interaction of biological and social factors, citing arguments in favor of the educational process as a tool for correcting inborn inclinations. Main topics of the book: Influence of heredity on the formation of character and intelligence The role of education in the development of moral qualities Sociological aspects of education Ethics and Pedagogy in the Context of Progressive Society Comparison of hereditary and acquired personality traits Who will be interested in the book? The publication is valuable for collectors of old books, specialists in pedagogy and psychology, as well as researchers of the history of sociology and philosophy. This is a real rarity for lovers of intellectual literature of the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. ???? Ideal for antique collections, scientific research and just for lovers of rare literature!