A Liberal Education And Where To Find It

A Liberal Education And Where To Find It is a collection of essays by Thomas Henry Huxley, a prominent 19th-century scientist and philosopher. The book was originally published in 1868 and has since become a classic work on the subject of education. In this book, Huxley argues that a liberal education is essential for personal growth, social progress, and intellectual freedom. He defines a liberal education as one that provides a broad and deep understanding of the world, including its history, literature, science, and philosophy. Huxley also discusses the challenges and opportunities of obtaining a liberal education in his time. He criticizes the narrow and specialized education offered by many institutions, and advocates for a more interdisciplinary approach. He also emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning and lifelong education. Overall, A Liberal Education And Where To Find It is a thought-provoking and insightful book that remains relevant today. It offers a compelling vision of education as a means of personal and social transformation, and provides practical advice for anyone seeking to pursue a liberal education.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Selections of Huxley, by Thomas Henry Huxley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128660.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.