The Curse Of Education (1901)

By Harold Edward Gorst

Book Overview

""The Curse of Education"" is a book written by Harold Edward Gorst and published in 1901. In this book, Gorst argues that education, particularly in the form of academic knowledge and intellectual pursuits, has become a curse on society. He argues that education has led to the creation of an elitist class that looks down on those who do not possess the same level of knowledge and that this has created a divide between the educated and uneducated. Gorst believes that this divide is harmful to society as a whole and that education should be focused on practical skills rather than academic knowledge. He also argues that the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake is wasteful and that education should be focused on producing individuals who can contribute to society in a meaningful way. Gorst's book is a critique of the education system of his time and a call for a more practical and useful approach to education.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: 1165083132
• ISBN13: 9781165083138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"