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The Study Of Science, And Its Undue Neglect As A Branch Of Education. A Lecture, Etc - Softcover

George Padley

 
9780371561409: The Study Of Science, And Its Undue Neglect As A Branch Of Education. A Lecture, Etc

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The Study Of Science, And Its Undue Neglect As A Branch Of Education. A Lecture, Etc by George Padley. This work argues for elevating the natural sciences as a fundamental part of general education, contrasting them with the classics, and emphasizing the benefits of scientific training for intellectual and moral development as well as practical utility. Padley illustrates how careful observation, induction, and reasoning in the natural sciences sharpen the mind, contribute to a reverent understanding of the natural world and the Creator, and support civic health and civilization. He surveys topics across chemistry, electricity, water and heat, astronomy, physiology, and natural history, highlighting the role of science in education reform and its social and religious implications. The author also critiques current educational practice and calls for broader incorporation of science in schools and universities, arguing for a liberal education that includes empirical inquiry alongside classical study.

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