Huxley and education
Henry Fairfield Osborn's book, Huxley and Education, is a comprehensive look at the life and work of Thomas Henry Huxley, one of the most influential figures in the history of science and education. Osborn examines Huxley's life and career, from his early days as a medical student to his later years as a professor and public lecturer. He also looks at Huxley's contributions to the fields of biology, zoology, and evolutionary theory, as well as his influence on the development of modern science education. Osborn also examines Huxley's views on the importance of education and the need for scientific literacy in the modern world. Finally, Osborn looks at Huxley's legacy and how his ideas continue to shape the way we think about science and education today.
By Henry Fairfield Osborn · First published 1910 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, History · 7,659 words
First lines
"The stars come nightly to the sky; The tidal wave comes to the sea; Nor time, nor space, nor deep, nor high Can keep my own away from me." BURROUGHS.
The most sanguine day of the college year is the opening one: the student has not yet faced the impossible task annually presented of embracing the modern world of knowledge; his errors and failures of earlier years are forgotten; he faces the coming months full of new hope.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Henry Fairfield Osborn
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, History, Biography, Educational
- Length: 7,659 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Biography — This book is a biography of Huxley and his views on education.
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