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100 1 _aBain, Alexander,
_d1818-1903
245 1 0 _aPractical Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-23
505 0 _aCommon errors on the mind -- Errors of suppressed correlatives -- The civil service examinations -- The classical controversy: its present aspect -- Metaphysics and debating societies -- The university ideal, past and present -- The art of study -- Religious tests and subscriptions -- Procedure of deliberative bodies.
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe. From images generously made available by Gallica (Bibliothèque Nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.
520 _a"Practical Essays" by Alexander Bain is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on various applications of psychological principles and social issues, providing insights into the nature of mind, education, and governance. Bain, an eminent professor of logic, explores practical errors in understanding mental processes, alongside discussions on educational practices, classical studies, and the importance of self-education. The beginning of the book lays out Bain's intention to address common misconceptions associated with the mind and to provide innovative approaches to education and social issues. He introduces several essays, where he aims to critique prevailing ideas regarding mental exertion's relationship with physical processes, the nature of happiness, and the fallacies of free will. The opening portion emphasizes Bain's systematic examination of the factors contributing to mental performance and well-being, while hinting at discussions surrounding the structure and function of educational systems within society, particularly regarding competitive examinations and the interactions of classical and modern studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17522
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