Bücher von Norman Foerster

Essays for College Men: Education, Science and Art is a collection of essays written by Norman Foerster, an American literary critic and historian. The book is aimed at college men and covers a wide range of topics related to education, science, and art.The essays in the book are divided into three sections: Education, Science, and Art. In the Education section, Foerster discusses the importance of a liberal education and the role of the humanities in shaping a student's character. He also explores the value of vocational training and the need for students to develop critical thinking skills.The Science section of the book focuses on the relationship between science and society. Foerster discusses the impact of science on society and the ethical issues that arise from scientific advancements. He also explores the role of science in education and the need for scientific literacy among the general public.In the Art section, Foerster examines the role of the arts in society and the importance of art education. He discusses the value of art in shaping cultural identity and explores the relationship between art and morality.Overall, Essays for College Men: Education, Science and Art is a thought-provoking collection of essays that encourages readers to think critically about the role of education, science, and art in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics and is particularly relevant for college students and educators.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.

Foerster has here formulated his ideas concerning the relation of humanism to graduate study and scholarship. In a day when all educational ideals and methods are up for reexamination and appraisal, this book is particularly timely, and no one interested in such questions can afford to be ignorant of this carefully considered statement by one of the leading thinkers of his day.

The authors of this study deplore the gulf that lies between the creative writer and the scholar. In five stimulating essays on letters, language, literary history, criticism, and imaginative writing, they challenge our prevailing pedantries and offer a program for revitalizing literary scholarship in the universities. Originally published in 1941.

This brief discussion of higher education is based on the argument that the spirit of the humanities should dominate the entire program of a public university. The central position of the humanities cannot be recognized in present-day universities that have a naturalistic and utilitarian orientation. Only when this has been changed will a fundamental improvement in higher education be possible.