Of Education: With Appended Addresses on the Scholar and the College of Today (1903)

Of Education: With Appended Addresses On The Scholar And The College Of Today is a book written by Richard Rogers Bowker and published in 1903. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that discuss various aspects of education, including its purpose, methods, and challenges. The first part of the book focuses on the general principles of education and the role of schools in society. Bowker argues that education should aim to develop the whole person, not just their intellectual abilities. He also discusses the importance of vocational education and the need for schools to adapt to the changing needs of the workforce.The second part of the book includes two addresses that Bowker gave to students and faculty at Columbia University. In these speeches, he discusses the qualities of a successful scholar and the challenges facing colleges in the early 20th century. He argues that colleges should focus on developing critical thinking skills and fostering a love of learning, rather than simply imparting knowledge.Overall, Of Education: With Appended Addresses On The Scholar And The College Of Today provides a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the state of education in the early 20th century. Bowker's ideas are still relevant today and offer valuable insights for educators and policymakers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.