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| | Outward Bound - History, Philosophy, Theory, Research & Evaluation |
 | | Outward Bound was conceived by its inspirational founder, Kurt Hahn, as a short, intense exposure to a series of "life experiences" in order to enhance the psychological fortitude of young merchant navy seaman who were dying at alarming rates in the Atlantic during World War II. |
 | | Whilst most Outward Bound programs are wilderness-based, there are also urban-based programs (esp. New York City Outward Bound Center), schools such as Outward Bound Czech Republic which are known for emphasizing social, dramatic, and creative challenges, and Outward Bound programs designed for integration with school classrooms (e.g,. |
 | | Outward Bound programs have significantly influenced and helped spawn many other educational experiments, schools, and training methods, including Project Adventure and the National Outdoor Leadership School, and Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound. |
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