Civilisation
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = NAHSTE
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Food of the Gods, 27 November 1925
File
Identifier: Coll-1310/3/1/2/3
Scope and Contents
Thomson begins by emphasising the vital role that school education plays in civilised society. He takes the title of his talk from the H G Wells novel, to which he makes reference. The food of the gods he alludes to is both science and art, and he stresses the importance of both to a balanced civilisation where the two are united by the mastery of language.Thomson praises the school for the opportunities it provides for its pupils and the benefits in...
Dates:
27 November 1925