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ON
THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES
OF
EDUCATION.
BY ELIZABETH HAMILTON, Author of the Memoirs of Modern Philosophers, &c.
IN TWO VOLUMES.
VOL. II.
THIRD AMERICAN EDITION.
BOSTON :
SAMUEL H. PARKER, 164, WASHINGTON-STREET.
1825.
1801
Waverley Press.
Edvedhim 168243
OCT 20 1012
IKB •H18
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
LETTER I.-Page 7.
On the necessity of obtaining a knowledge of the intellectual faculties,
in order to their proper cultivation. How this knowledge is to be ac-
quired. Futility of endeavouring to cultivate the faculties out of the
order prescribed by Nature. A short analysis of the plan to be
pursued. Reflections.
LETTER II.-Page 24.
PERCEPTION.
Progressive development of the faculties. Perception explained.
Hints towards its cultivation in early infancy. Its connexion with
the benevolent affections.
LETTER III.-Page 38.
ATTENTION.
The power of attention in improving the perceptions. The velocity of
its operation so great as to render it frequently imperceptible. The
influence of the passions upon attention. Illustrations by example.
LETTER IV.-Page 60.
CONCEPTION.
Introductory observations. Mr. Locke's definition of discernment ap-
plicable to conception. The evils arising from the want of clear
and accurate ideas. How these are to be obtained. Conception
to be exercised in early life, on the objects of perception. Books.
Peculiarity of temperament. The conceptions of melancholy per.
sons languid. Observations.