02738cam a22003253u 4500 50338 UtSlPG 20260610134146.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11000824 UtSlPG en iso639-1 LB Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935 Huxley and education : Address at the Opening of the College Year, Columbia University, September 28, 1910 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-10-29 E-text prepared by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "Huxley and education" by Henry Fairfield Osborn is a scholarly address given at the opening of the college year at Columbia University in the early 20th century. This book serves as an educational essay reflecting on the philosophies of science and education, particularly through the lens of the life and teachings of Thomas Henry Huxley. The address presents a strong argument for the need for productive thinking and personal expression in education, emphasizing that true education should go beyond rote memorization to foster original and critical thought. In this address, Osborn reflects on Huxley’s philosophy of education, arguing for the importance of "productive thinking" as the central component of an effective educational system. He critiques the traditional focus on passive learning and advocates for active engagement in the learning process, drawing parallels between educational evolution and biological acceleration. By sharing his views on the education of American students versus their British counterparts, he underscores the necessity of fostering individuality and critical reasoning. Osborn encourages students to embrace their innate creativity and pursue knowledge by actively participating in their education, ultimately leading to personal growth and societal contribution. He encapsulates his ideas in seven fundamental principles that he believes should guide a liberal education and the development of a productive mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Education Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50338 91176 91176