Wilhelm von Humboldt: The Founder of Humanistic Education

Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835) was a German philosopher, linguist, government functionary, diplomat, and founder of the Humboldt University of Berlin. His ideas on education, particularly higher education, have had a profound and lasting impact on the development of modern educational philosophy.

Wilhelm von Humboldt's educational philosophy, often referred to as the "Humboldtian education model," emphasized the holistic development of individuals.