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100 1 _aBaker, James H.
_q(James Hutchins),
_d1848-1925
245 1 0 _aEducation and life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-02
505 0 _aEducation: Heritage of the scholar. Plato's philosophy of education and life. Secondary education: a review. Educational values. Power as related to knowledge. Moral training. Can virtue be taught? College and university. University ideals. General educational practical -- Elements of an ideal life: The modern gospel of work. The psychology of faith. Evolution of a personal ideal. The Greek virtues in modern application. The student as citizen. Optimism and interest. The ethical and æsthetic elements in education. Progress as realization.
508 _aBob Taylor, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Education and Life: Papers and Addresses" by James H. Baker is a collection of educational essays and addresses written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This work delves into various dimensions of education, arguing for the integration of ideals and practical applications that address contemporary societal needs. The themes encompass a historical overview of educational philosophies, particularly referencing influential figures like Plato, and advocate for a balanced approach to education that merges classical thought with modern educational practices. The opening of this text features an introductory preface explaining the structure and intent behind Baker’s essays. It establishes the overarching theme that education should not merely serve ideals but also engage closely with the realities and challenges of contemporary life, especially in fostering responsible citizenship. Baker emphasizes the historical relevance of education by reflecting on the contributions of ancient civilizations and their enduring impact on modern society. He outlines his approach to selecting studies that prioritize both knowledge and character development, suggesting the need for reform in education systems to shorten the educational timeline while addressing the evolving demands of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Longmans, Green and co., 1900
653 _aEducation
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/educationlife00bakerich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72291
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_d113016