Science & Education: Essays

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Science and Education: Essays

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Science & Education: Essays" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century, encompassing various topics related to the philosophy of science and education. The essays illustrate Huxley's views on the importance of empirical science and rational thought in education, emphasizing how they can enhance understanding and engage learners in a meaningful way. At the start of this compilation, Huxley discusses the legacy of Joseph Priestley, highlighting his contributions to both science and theology. The opening piece reflects on Priestley's dedication to rational investigation and his promotion of scientific inquiry as an integral part of education. Huxley underscores the transformative potential of physiology and biology, arguing for their inclusion in educational curriculums to foster critical thinking and a deeper comprehension of the natural world. This sets the tone for exploring broader themes within the collection concerning the intersection of science, philosophy, and educational practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Joseph Priestley (1874)

On the educational value of the natural history sciences (1854)

Emancipation: black and white (1865)

A liberal education; and where to find it (1868)

Scientific education: notes of an after-dinner speech (1869)

Science and culture (1880)

On science and art in relation to education (1882)

Universities: actual and ideal (1874)

Address on university education (1876)

On the study of biology (1876)

On elementary instruction in physiology (1877)

On medical education (1870)

The state and the medical profession (1884)

The connection of the biological sciences with medicine (1881)

The school boards: what they can do, and what they may do (1870)

Technical education (1877)

Address on behalf of the National association for the promotion of technical education (1887).

Credits:

Produced by Thomas Berger, Carlo Traverso, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Collected Essays Volume III.

Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-12-01