Practical Essays

"Practical Essays" by Alexander Bain is a set of writings from the late 1800s that looks at how psychology affects society. Bain, a smart professor, writes about mistakes people make when they think about how their minds work. He also talks about new ways to teach kids, the value of old books, and how to teach yourself. The book starts by saying Bain wants to fix common misunderstandings about the mind and give better ideas for education and social issues . He plans to question common beliefs about how our minds and bodies work together, what makes us happy, and whether we truly have free will, as well as examine the factors that contribute to how the mind and body work and educational systems.