It is, however, a most astonishing but incontestable fact, that the history of the evolution of man as yet constitutes no part of general education. Indeed, our so-called 'educated classes' are to this day in total ignorance of the most important circumstances and the most remarkable phenomena which Anthropogeny has brought to light.

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Themes

  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
  • History — Lessons from the past and the arc of human civilisation
  • Science — Discovery, inquiry, and the wonders of the natural world

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