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Herbart

biographical name

Her·​bart ˈher-ˌbärt How to pronounce Herbart (audio)
Johann Friedrich 1776–1841 German philosopher and educator

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“Herbart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Herbart. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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