Cambridge Essays on Education

Cambridge Essays on Education, published in 1917, is a collection of essays that explores educational principles and reforms during a time of social change following World War I. Edited to encourage thoughtful discourse, the essays emphasize the importance of nurturing individual faculties and aptitudes over traditional educational practices. The book critiques the balance between classical education and the emerging focus on science and practicality, aiming to reflect on the foundational aims of education. It serves as a significant resource for educators and thinkers interested in the evolution of educational ideals.