Learning and Other Essays

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chapman, John Jay, 1862-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Learning and Other Essays" by John Jay Chapman is a collection of reflective essays likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes surrounding education, the arts, and the societal conditions affecting artistic and intellectual development in America. The essays provide insights into the deeper values of learning and artistic expression, as well as critiques of contemporary educational practices. The opening of the collection begins with a meditation on the nature of education through the lens of an encounter with a gem in a museum, which serves as a metaphor for the deeper cultural understanding that art and history can provide. Chapman reflects on the intrinsic value of art, education, and tradition, emphasizing that true appreciation comes from an understanding of the context and heritage that shape these forms of expression. He sets the stage for a broader examination of how these elements have been impacted by modern American society, suggesting a longing for a more profound connection to the rich traditions that have shaped human thought and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Learning

Professorial ethics

The drama

Norway

Doctor Howe

Jesters

The comic

The unity of human nature

The doctrine of non-resistance

Climate

The influence of schools

The æsthetic.

Credits:

The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-10-12