As a representative of the traditional school of education, the educator who put forward that "the highest purpose of education is morality" is ().

Herbart, as a representative of the traditional school of education, put forward the concept of "education and teaching". He believes that the highest purpose of education is morality. As Herbart said, "I can't think of any education that doesn't teach. On the contrary, I don't recognize any teaching without education. " He combined education with teaching, emphasizing the unity of imparting knowledge and ideological education.