Natural Science and the Classical System in Education: Essays New and Old, Edited for the Committee on the Neglect of Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sir Ray Lankester

9780428985240: Natural Science and the Classical System in Education: Essays New and Old, Edited for the Committee on the Neglect of Science (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428985246 ISBN 13: 9780428985240

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rethinking school and college aims with science at the center.

This collection argues that an education built on natural science, inquiry, and inductive reasoning better prepares students for modern life than the traditional classical curriculum. It challenges the claim that Latin and Greek alone cultivate literary taste, urging teachers to connect study to real world phenomena and the methods of science.

In these essays, the author advocates for an education that blends literature with hands-on understanding of nature, measurement, and evidence. It stresses that true thinking comes from observing the world, asking questions, and developing the habit of doing—as opposed to rote memorization alone. The text calls for changes in how schools teach, including the inclusion of scientific inquiry as a core part of the student experience.

Arguments for making science a central part of the school curriculum
Critiques of the long-dominant classical system and its impact on literary education
Practical steps to foster curiosity, observation, and critical thinking in learners
Reflections on the aims of education and the role of teachers and institutions

Ideal for readers interested in education reform, pedagogy, and the historical debate over how best to prepare young people for the world of science and inquiry.

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