Miscellaneous

In ‘A Collection of College Words and Customs, ‘ Benjamin Homer Hall presents a meticulous exploration of the unique language and traditions that characterize collegiate life in 19th-century America. …

Charles Macomb Flandrau’s ‘Harvard Episodes’ offers a compelling and insightful look into the daily lives of students at Harvard University during the late 19th century. Through a series of vignettes …

In ‘Freedom in Science and Teaching, ‘ Ernst Haeckel articulates a fervent defense of scientific inquiry and education free from dogmatic constraints. Drawing on the intellectual currents of the late …

In ‘The Rise of Universities, ‘ Charles Homer Haskins offers a seminal exploration of the emergence and evolution of medieval universities, situated within the broader context of European intellectua …

In ‘Schools, School-Books and Schoolmasters, ‘ William Carew Hazlitt offers a penetrating exploration of the educational landscape of his time, emphasizing the intricate relationship between pedagogy …

In ‘The Old Humanities and the New Science, ‘ William Osler explores the evolving relationship between the traditional disciplines of the humanities and the burgeoning field of modern science. With a …

In ‘What the Schools Teach and Might Teach, ‘ John Franklin Bobbitt explores the multifaceted landscape of education, examining both the explicit curriculum and the underlying values that schools pro …

In ‘Loyola and the Educational System of the Jesuits, ‘ Thomas Hughes explores the profound impact of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s pedagogical principles on the formation of the Jesuit educational system …

In ‘Intellectual Education, ‘ Herbert Spencer presents a compelling examination of the processes through which individuals develop cognitive abilities and the broader implications for society. Writte …

In ‘The Higher Learning in America, ‘ Thorstein Veblen presents a profound critique of American higher education, arguing that it has become increasingly disconnected from its original mission of int …