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Word: learnedly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Russell then turned abruptly to a description of his conception of educational freedom. It represented three aspects, he declared,--freedom to learn or not to learn; and freedom of opinion...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BERTRAND RUSSELL MAKES STRONG PLEA FOR REAL FREEDOM | 5/17/1924 | See Source »

...there have been too many cases of distinguished scientists casting skepticism and caution to the winds when dealing with other subjects than their own. This, incidentally, usually reflects to the discredit of "science", in the minds of those who fail to distinguish the fallible human being seeking to learn the so-called laws of nature, from the facts of nature themselves. But Mr. Russell enjoys the reputation of carrying over his highly developed logical sense into the less well-defined fields of human relations. Whether he speaks this evening on "Science and Civilization" or "How to Secure World Peace...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A LIBERAL AND A LOGICIAN | 5/16/1924 | See Source »

...blame him, however, for not being original for he has never been taught to English A is a good course, but it involves mechanical writing, net imaginative. In the French schools the students are made to write at least one original essay each week. In this way they really learn to write...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SCORES AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CHARACTER EDUCATION | 5/13/1924 | See Source »

...rival rich man. When they return from their honeymoon, the villain hounds her at a dinner so that she misses a good meal. After the act has run long enough the husband explains that he has known her scarlet past all along, but has kept silence in order to learn the identity of the man who equipped her with it. Then he spits on his hands. The denouement might be illustrated by a diagram showing the stairs which the villain struck as he tumbled down them and achieved a broken neck at the bottom...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: A New Play | 5/12/1924 | See Source »

...intention of the Senior Class to carry out the idea, inaugurated last year, of combining with the annual smoker, some opportunity for Seniors to learn of the relation they will bear to the University after graduation, and of the organization of reunions and Harvard Clubs. To this end, a list of prominent graduates who have been most closely connected with alumni activities, has been invited to attend, and some of them are expected to speak...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SENIORS HAVE NOTED MEN ON SMOKER LIST | 5/9/1924 | See Source »

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