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Title: Science and Culture, and Other Essays

Contents: Science and culture -- Universities: actual and ideal -- Technical education -- Elementary instruction in physiology -- Joseph Priestley -- On the method of Zadig -- On the border territory between the animal and the vegetable kingdoms -- On certain errors respecting the structure of the heart attributed to Aristotle -- On the hypothesis that animals are automata, and its history -- On sensation and the unity of structure of the sensiferous organs -- Evolution in biology -- The coming of age of "The origin of species" -- The connection of the biological sciences with medicine.

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Summary: "Science and Culture, and Other Essays" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work compiles addresses, lectures, and essays exploring the intersection of science and education, arguing for the importance of scientific training as a foundation for true intellectual culture. Huxley brings forth the idea that scientific education is essential for both personal and societal development, challenging traditional views on the significance of classical literature in a well-rounded education. The opening of this volume introduces Huxley’s address at the opening of Sir Josiah Mason’s Science College, where he reflects on the historical context of education and the evolving role of physical science within it. He discusses the long-held debates between advocates of classical education and supporters of scientific training, emphasizing the latter's practical value for industry and intellectual progress. Throughout this portion, Huxley argues against the exclusive focus on classical studies, asserting that a sound understanding of science is crucial for addressing modern challenges and achieving a comprehensive education. He critiques both the practical resistance from business-minded individuals and the elitism of classical scholars, positioning his arguments for a more balanced and inclusive approach to education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895

EBook No.: 52344

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Downloads: 584

Language: English

Subject: Science

LoCC: Science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Science and Culture, and Other Essays

Contents: Science and culture -- Universities: actual and ideal -- Technical education -- Elementary instruction in physiology -- Joseph Priestley -- On the method of Zadig -- On the border territory between the animal and the vegetable kingdoms -- On certain errors respecting the structure of the heart attributed to Aristotle -- On the hypothesis that animals are automata, and its history -- On sensation and the unity of structure of the sensiferous organs -- Evolution in biology -- The coming of age of "The origin of species" -- The connection of the biological sciences with medicine.

Credits: Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, Jason Palmer, Turgut
Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Science and Culture, and Other Essays" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work compiles addresses, lectures, and essays exploring the intersection of science and education, arguing for the importance of scientific training as a foundation for true intellectual culture. Huxley brings forth the idea that scientific education is essential for both personal and societal development, challenging traditional views on the significance of classical literature in a well-rounded education. The opening of this volume introduces Huxley’s address at the opening of Sir Josiah Mason’s Science College, where he reflects on the historical context of education and the evolving role of physical science within it. He discusses the long-held debates between advocates of classical education and supporters of scientific training, emphasizing the latter's practical value for industry and intellectual progress. Throughout this portion, Huxley argues against the exclusive focus on classical studies, asserting that a sound understanding of science is crucial for addressing modern challenges and achieving a comprehensive education. He critiques both the practical resistance from business-minded individuals and the elitism of classical scholars, positioning his arguments for a more balanced and inclusive approach to education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895

EBook No.: 52344

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Downloads: 584

Language: English

Subject: Science

LoCC: Science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.