Citizenship in a Scientific Age - The Josiah Wood Lectures 1935

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This document presents the 1935 Josiah Wood Lectures titled 'Citizenship in a Scientific Age,' delivered by Sir James Irvine, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. Published by Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1937, the work explores the intricate relationship between individual civic responsibility and the rapid advancements of the scientific era. As a significant academic record from the mid-1930s, it examines the philosophical and practical challenges of maintaining democratic values within a society increasingly shaped by scientific discovery and industrial progress. The text serves as a historical academic artifact, highlighting the intersection of humanities and science during a pivotal period of the twentieth century. Through these lectures, Irvine addresses the essential duty of the informed citizen to navigate and contribute meaningfully to a world undergoing profound technical transformation, reflecting the intellectual climate and educational priorities of Mount Allison University during that era.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages100

Reading Time4 h 12 min

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Citizenship in a Scientific Age

Lecture Context and Publication

The Role of the Citizen in Modern Science

FAQs

Who delivered the Josiah Wood Lectures in 1935?

The lectures were delivered by Sir James Irvine, who was the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Where were these lectures published?

The lectures were published by Mount Allison University, located in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada.

When was this publication copyrighted?

The work was copyrighted in Canada in 1937.

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