. Ohio University bulletin. Undergraduate catalog, 1902-1903 . may be clearlydiscovered order, harmon)^, purpose, definite and persistentmovement towards greater perfection, processes of adjustmentand re-adjustment, whose understanding may well be deemedone of the most precious fruits of education. Corresponding to this outer world embracing things vis-ible, is the inner represented by mind in its various power, whether manifested on a finite or infinitescale, appears to proceed along identical paths. It is this factwhich makes education in a high sense possible and lends toexi
. Ohio University bulletin. Undergraduate catalog, 1902-1903 . may be clearlydiscovered order, harmon)^, purpose, definite and persistentmovement towards greater perfection, processes of adjustmentand re-adjustment, whose understanding may well be deemedone of the most precious fruits of education. Corresponding to this outer world embracing things vis-ible, is the inner represented by mind in its various power, whether manifested on a finite or infinitescale, appears to proceed along identical paths. It is this factwhich makes education in a high sense possible and lends toexistence perennial joy. Methods should be capable of explanation. This mustinclude the ends to be reached, the nature and value of thesubject matter under consideration, the essential elements andworkings of the human mind at different stages of growth,and the correspondence between that which is offered as in-struction and the mind to be trained. Many methods of procedure are comparatively valueless,awakening only temporary interest, because of failure to em-. OHIO UNIVERSITY 73 brace permanent and vital relationships. Mechanical workonly will permit mechanical measurements. Persistence insuch work and methods wastes time, creates and fixes habitsdestructive in their tendency, and, because of facility of ope-ration, begets pride in false achievements. All subjects are susceptible of manipulation. Masteryover none is possible without prolonged thought and obser-vation. A method may be valuable under restraint, but pressedbeyond proper limit it is a source of error. Events, in them-selves, are of little significance. Connected with the greatstream of life as cause or effect they may become full of deep-est interest. Methods, in themselves, are nothing; as signsof independent thought, they are highly suggestive. Growthin spiritual and intellectual power proceeds under the samegeneral laws everywhere. Obedience to law is essential toprogress and happiness. It will lift to power the
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