Education
Aside
from seemingly necessary divergences from procuring a “better” life for all
mankind, knowledge flourished to bring about the “softer” side, and
understanding, of humanity. The arts became appreciated through the sixteenth,
seventeenth, eighteenth and well into and, even, beyond the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. The Age-of-Inventions advanced society in rapid expansion
toward an apparent cultural nirvana. Appreciation for creative intelligence
triumphed.
Advancements
in medicine continued, allowing man’s longevity to expand. Possibilities grew.
Invention
of the printing press paved the way for mass education opportunities. Religion
took on new avenues as concern for the eternal soul and sacred spirit surviving
human life expanded meaning. Knowledge reigned supreme in the human
consciousness abetting society and culture.
Patents
were issued for myriad products imagined, designed and finally created through
manufacturing processes to make life better, and easier, for all mankind came
to reality.
By
the mid-1900’s, nearly every citizen enjoyed an eighth grade education, more
than half the general population could claim a high school diploma and a fair
percentage of the populace attended college for at least two years, many of
those graduating with a bachelor’s degree with the opportunity for those with
further educational aspirations to study for a Masters or Doctorate.
Education
is a fine goal of worthy purpose and final intent. Still! Knowledge reigns Supreme!
Lest
the discipline-value becomes confused with the virtue, a determination needs be
pursued.
To
wit: Education demands focused intelligent study; Knowledge is resultant logical-sense.
(Part 4 of 5 Tomorrow)
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