The Outline of Knowledge: Essays V14

By James A. Richards

Book Overview

The Outline of Knowledge: Essays V14 is a book written by James A. Richards. It is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics related to knowledge and education. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a particular aspect of knowledge. The first section focuses on the nature of knowledge itself, exploring questions such as what knowledge is, how it is acquired, and how it is organized.The second section of the book looks at the role of education in society. It explores questions such as what the purpose of education is, how it should be structured, and what its goals should be. The third section of the book examines the relationship between knowledge and power, looking at how knowledge is used to control and manipulate people.The fourth section of the book explores the relationship between knowledge and technology, looking at how technology has changed the way we acquire and use knowledge. The fifth section of the book looks at the relationship between knowledge and culture, exploring how different cultures understand and value knowledge.Overall, The Outline of Knowledge: Essays V14 is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of knowledge and its role in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in education, philosophy, or the nature of knowledge itself.Contents: Essays by: Francis Bacon; Michael Lord of Montaigne; Edmund Burke; Thomas Paine; Thomas Carlyle; Lord Macaulay; Cardinal John Newman; Emerson�������s Essays; John Stuart Mill; Spencer;s Essays; Dramatic Essays by John Drydan; Essays of Elia.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162807601
• ISBN13: 9781162807607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"