Means and Ends of Education

Name: Means and Ends of Education
Author: John Lancaster Spalding

By John Lancaster Spalding

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The author argues that education should unite truth and love, cultivating both intellect and moral character; literature, observation, and faith kindle curiosity and lifelong growth. Essays examine self-formation, the aims and limits of public schools, and the religious dimension of instruction, urging reverence, disciplined reading, and humility in controversy. He defends broad higher education while addressing the education of women, promotes self-respect and sincere pursuit of knowledge over mere acquisition of facts, and stresses that enthusiasm, patient observation, and ideals guide useful invention and social progress.

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John Lancaster Spalding

John Lancaster Spalding was an American educator and author known for his contributions to the field of education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He emphasized the importance of moral and intellectual development in his works. Spalding's notable titles include "Education and the Higher Life" and "Means and Ends of Education," where he explored the relationship between education and personal growth. His writings reflect a commitment to fostering a holistic approach to education, advocating for the integration of ethical values into the learning process.