In this classic anarchist work, Joel Spring uncovers a long and often overlooked tradition of libertarian thought in education. From Rousseau and William Godwin to A.S. Neill and Paulo Freire, A Primer of Libertarian Education traces how radical thinkers have challenged authoritarian models of schooling and asked what it truly means to educate for freedom. Spring delves into enduring questions: Can teaching promote independence without imposing rigid ideology? What is the difference between schooling and real learning? How does libertarian child-rearing disrupt traditional family structures? Alongside well-known figures, he introduces lesser-known but equally powerful voices, including Max Stirner, Francisco Ferrer, Wilhelm Reich, and Leo Tolstoy. With clarity and urgency, Spring offers a compelling vision of the directions radical educational change can take.