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Sinopsis
Explore how mind, study, and institutions shape learning and liberty.
This collection gathers Alexander Bain’s practical essays on psychology, education, and public life. It covers how we learn, how exams are organized, and how universities have evolved, all written to help readers think clearly about real-world issues.
Written for students, teachers, and thinkers, the book offers accessible arguments on topics from the philosophy of mind to the design of competitive examinations and the role of classical education in modern schooling.
- Plain explanations of how habits, attention, and study methods affect learning
- Debates over the value of classical languages in competitive exams
- Thoughts on religious liberty, subscription, and the politics of education
- Ideas for improving how deliberative bodies and universities function
Ideal for readers interested in educational philosophy, history of ideas, and the practical side of learning.
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The seventh is a chapter omitted from the author's Science of Education it is mainly devoted to the methods of self-education by means of books. The situation thus assumed has peculiarities that admit of being handled apart from the general theory of Education.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The present volume is in great part a reprint of articles contributed to Reviews. The principal bond of union among them is their practical character. Beyond that, there is little to connect them apart from the individuality of the author and the range of his studies.
That there is a certain amount of novelty in the various suggestions here embodied, will be admitted on the most cursory perusal. The farther question of their worth i necessarily left open.
The first two essays are applications of the laws of mind to some prevailing Errors.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines several prevailing misunderstandings about the human mind and its faculties, including the will, feelings, and perception. The author, having conducted significant research, discusses the impact of erroneous beliefs on human behaviour and happiness. They argue that a grasp of the mind's limitations and potential can lead to more effective decision -making and a more fulfilling life. Touching on topics as diverse as courage, imagination, and even cheerfulness, this book provides thought -provoking insights into the complexities of the human condition. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330729533_0
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