Superstition And Education (1907)

By Fletcher Bascom Dresslar

Book Overview

""Superstition and Education"" is a book written by Fletcher Bascom Dresslar in 1907 that explores the relationship between superstition and education. The author argues that superstition, or irrational beliefs and practices, can hinder the progress of education and scientific advancement. He examines various examples of superstitions, such as belief in ghosts, witches, and lucky charms, and highlights how they can lead to false beliefs and hinder critical thinking. Dresslar also discusses the role of education in combating superstition, emphasizing the importance of teaching critical thinking skills and promoting scientific inquiry. The book provides a historical perspective on the topic, discussing how superstitions have evolved over time and how they have been challenged by scientific discoveries. Overall, ""Superstition and Education"" offers a compelling argument for the importance of rational thinking and scientific inquiry in education and society as a whole.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: 110490649X
• ISBN13: 9781104906498
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"