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A WRITER of the early part of last century defined a philosopher as one “whose trade was to do nothing, and to speculate upon everything.” While philosophers were so lightly esteemed, it is no matter of surprise that philosophy was little cared for as a part of education. But such a definition as the above would not now be generally accepted even by the unscientific public. All are beginning to see that it is to Science they are indebted for so many of the comforts and advantages of civilisation, yet to the many is Science a mystery and closed book. And one great cause of this we believe to be, because it is not taught in our schools.
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Science Teaching in Private Schools . Nature 3, 241–242 (1871). https://doi.org/10.1038/003241b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/003241b0