Excerpt from The Accretive System of Developing Memory and Thought: Address Before the Cosmos Club, Jersey City, N. J., September 23, 1889
Our youth enter the primary schools; there they are given certain tasks to learn 3 in order to pass into a higher class they are questioned to ascertain how much they re member their entrance into still higher classes is deter mined by their progress, or in other Words, by What they remember. On entering the intermediate schools they have to pass examinations again to exhibit how much they remember of their past studies, and their progress through the various classes of the intermediate schools is continually determined by tests of memory.
To enter the high school they have another gauntlet of examinations to run - success in passing each of them being conditioned on the memory.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the vital role of memory in human intellectual development, a topic that has fascinated thinkers for centuries. The author delves into the historical context of memory training, drawing parallels between ancient practices and contemporary challenges. The book critiques prevailing educational systems of the time, arguing that they neglect the importance of memory cultivation, focusing instead on reason and logic. The author challenges the misconception that a strong memory hinders intellectual development, highlighting that a well-trained memory is in fact a key component of a sharp mind. The book then introduces the Accretive System, a unique approach to memory training that aims to create a vast and comprehensive memory capacity through a series of gentle and progressive exercises. The author distinguishes the Accretive System from popular mnemonic systems of the time, arguing that they rely on artificial associations that ultimately hinder true memory development. In contrast, the Accretive System emphasizes direct memory training, fostering a more intuitive and natural grasp of information. This book provides a compelling argument for the essential role of memory in intellectual growth, offering a unique and insightful perspective on memory training that stands the test of time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282985943_0
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