"Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Education as articulated by Edward Thorndike. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Education provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Edward Thorndike

Edward Lee Thorndike was an American psychologist who spent nearly his entire career at Teachers College, Columbia University. His work on comparative psychology and the learning process led to his "theory of connectionism" and helped lay the scientific foundation for educational psychology. He also worked on solving industrial problems, such as employee exams and testing.

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