Mighty Medicine Superstition and its Antidote

""Mighty Medicine Superstition and its Antidote: A New Liberal Education"" is a book written by Franklin Henry Giddings that delves into the topic of superstition and how it can be countered through education. The book explores the various forms of superstition that exist in society and the negative impact they can have on individuals and communities. Giddings argues that education is the key to combating superstition and promoting rational thinking. He proposes a new liberal education that emphasizes critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and cultural awareness. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of education in the fight against superstition and offers practical solutions for educators and policymakers. It is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the intersection of education and social change.1929. The author advocates free and liberal thinking and education. Contents: Conflict between occultism and mystery-dispelling knowledge; What our children believe and why; Where we got the mighty medicine; Evolution of quackery and fiatism; Fear of natural knowledge; The unafraid investigate; Education of an old breed; New liberal education; Natural knowledge in a liberal education; Possibilities and present urgencies; Child as a member of society; Public high school; Unfit for college; What the college graduate should know; What the college president should know; The experimental way; Present duty of the intellectually honest and unafraid.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.