Discussion Questions

Review and discuss the following quotation from this lecture:
“And having those passed the principles of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and geography, with a general compact of physics, they may descend in mathematics to the instrumental science of trigonometry, and from thence to fortification, architecture, engineering, and navigation…To set forward all these proceedings in nature and mathematics, what hinders that they may procure, as oft as shall be needful, the helpful experiences of hunters, fowlers, fishermen, shepherds, gardeners, apothecaries…And this will give them such a real tincture of natural knowledge, as they shall never forget, but daily augment with delight.” – John Milton, “Of Education”