Education and Educational Institutions Considered, with Reference to the Industrial Professions, and the Present Aspect of SocietyJohn W. Parker, 1846 - 108 страници |
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... means of successfully attaining to that end , than the all - important one of Education . To enter at any length on the former part of the question , would be only to repeat , in another form , sentiments which have become proverbial ...
... means of successfully attaining to that end , than the all - important one of Education . To enter at any length on the former part of the question , would be only to repeat , in another form , sentiments which have become proverbial ...
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... means of access to all the literature or science then known . In short , during the middle ages , and down to a comparatively recent period , a knowledge of the classics was not only desir- able , as affording almost the only mental ...
... means of access to all the literature or science then known . In short , during the middle ages , and down to a comparatively recent period , a knowledge of the classics was not only desir- able , as affording almost the only mental ...
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... means means rare , in agricultural districts , or localities remote from manufacturing towns . Having nothing to turn to , he continues at school , till the proper age is past , learning nothing but Classics , or a smattering of ...
... means means rare , in agricultural districts , or localities remote from manufacturing towns . Having nothing to turn to , he continues at school , till the proper age is past , learning nothing but Classics , or a smattering of ...
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... means to an end , ( and there are many such , the end being distinction , emolument , and almost certain ad- vancement , ) will not hesitate , if his intention be that his son shall follow a learned profession , to enter him at one of ...
... means to an end , ( and there are many such , the end being distinction , emolument , and almost certain ad- vancement , ) will not hesitate , if his intention be that his son shall follow a learned profession , to enter him at one of ...
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... means of adopting one of these professions , to educate him in a manner which totally disqualifies him for any other ? We may say , totally disqualifies- for if a youth attains any proficiency in classical knowledge , and acquires a ...
... means of adopting one of these professions , to educate him in a manner which totally disqualifies him for any other ? We may say , totally disqualifies- for if a youth attains any proficiency in classical knowledge , and acquires a ...
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Страница 10 - To conclude therefore, let no man, upon a weak conceit of sobriety or an ill-applied moderation, think or maintain that a man can search too far or be too well studied in the book of God's word or in the book of God's works ; divinity or philosophy ; but rather let men endeavour an endless progress or proficience in both...
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Страница 36 - ... acquired a knowledge of the ancient languages. But not one gentleman in fifty can possibly receive what we should call a complete and liberal education. That term includes not only the ancient languages, but those of France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. It includes mathematics, the experimental sciences, and moral philosophy. An intimate acquaintance both with the profound and polite parts of English literature is indispensable. Few of those who are intended for professional or commercial life...
Страница 6 - And that which casts our proficiency therein so much behind, is our time lost partly in too oft idle vacancies given both to schools and universities ; partly in a preposterous exaction, forcing the empty wits of children to compose themes, verses, and orations, which are the acts...