02094cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500310016126400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800280040952012250043753400450166265300250170785600430173299900170177534938UtSlPG20260610133810.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aLB1 aWalsh, James J.q(James Joseph),d1865-194210aEducation: How Old The New 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-13  aProduced by Don Kostuch  a"Education: How Old The New" by James J. Walsh is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This text explores the historical foundations and principles of education, suggesting that many current educational theories and practices are not as novel as often believed, but rather rooted in ancient ideas. Walsh emphasizes the importance of connecting modern educational methods to their historical context to better understand their true significance.  The opening of the work lays the groundwork for this exploration by addressing a common misconception that modern education has dramatically advanced compared to the past. Walsh argues that many principles in education are timeless, having roots stretching back thousands of years, as exemplified through a discussion of the ancient "Instructions of Ptah Hotep." He introduces the idea that previous generations developed sophisticated educational practices and moral frameworks that continue to resonate today. This sets the tone for a deeper investigation into how past educational systems can inform and enhance contemporary approaches, urging educators to learn from history rather than dismiss it as archaic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEducation -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34938  c75783d75783