The hygienist of intellectual thought Arthur Ramos in work Saúde do Espírito (1958)

Abstract

In this article we propose to analyze the work of the Saúde do Espírito (1958) published by intellectual Arthur Ramos result of his experience in Orthophrenology Service and Mental Hygiene. Intellectual investigated the cause of the behavior of more than 2,000 children seen as abnormal. So: What are the contributions of Arthur Ramos to education? To what extent was this the hygienists proposed in the education project? Our methodology is based on bibliographical and documentary research. The thought of Arthur Ramos brought contributions to contemporary education because their thinking is present by treating the family role in the child's personality development, but the focus was on the prevention of behaviors regarded as undesirable, seeking to build the long awaited civilized society.