Khanim Huseyn Kadimova, Aysel Azar Kadimova

EDUCATION AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT IN ANCIENT ROME

Abstract. Ancient Roman education was regarded as an integral part of society and served to integrate individuals into public life. The concept of educatio referred to the initial upbringing of the Roman citizen aimed at physical, moral, and intellectual development, while humanitas denoted the moral and cultural education provided during the later stages of youth. In Roman society, family and agrarian values occupied a central place, and concepts such as pietas and mos maiorum formed the foundation of upbringing. Early education was provided within the family, especially by the mother and father; the father prepared the child for labor, literacy, knowledge of law, and participation in public life. This educational model ensured the active involvement of Romans in political and social life.

Keywords: Ancient Rome, education, physical development, intellectual development, family upbringing, agrarian values, paternal education, labor education