The article presents the author's view about Herbartian philosophy. It is reported that the teachings of German philosopher and educator Johann Friedrich Herbart and his followers concerning interest seem to be at variance with general ideas and practice in placing these philosophies as an end and not just as a means to an end. Further, it is stated that the average American is likely to view the teachings of Herbart concerning the historical-culture steps, or historical epochs, as the least practical part of his pedagogics. But these teachings reflect the every-day uses of Herbartianism that deals with the formal steps of instruction, or methods of hearing the recitation. Herbartian philosophy is dependent upon the concentration of studies and of preserving the child's individuality. Philosophers opine the view that the study of the child should not be left to the psychologist alone, but it should be regarded as a supreme necessity for every teacher. These philosophies are basically man-made philosophies that deal with a system of mind knowledge or mind culture.