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Being a Better Educator and Parent
Dear educator:
Today, more than ever, we need innovative new solutions to
educational problems.
"Kevin Kirchman's book Aspirations is an answer
to education questions such as 'How do we teach
students to think for themselves, fulfill their
potential, be creative, gain self esteem, and be
ready for this productive world?'
"His book is a must for all educators from pre-school
through graduate school. I wish his book had been
available during my 42 year teaching career."
Norma Silver
Retired teacher, Fort Lee, NJ
Introducing,
Aspirations: The Rational Foundations of Achievement.
The reason it is possible to have an entirely new perspective on
educational issues is because the theory behind education, called
epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, has _not_ been an empirical
science.
Epistemology is to education what physics is to engineering--
but until the basis was discovered for _principles_ of understanding,
there could be no science, and no applications that would radically
transform educational practices.
That is until now.
"If knowledge of the humanities is subjective, that is, only
valid for the person who holds it, of what value is
education?
"Knowledge is not subjective. There are some conceptual
models that are better--more accurate and enlightening--
than others."
Aspirations
Aspirations will show you why, and teach you precisely how to tell the
difference.
"[Aspirations] lays out the foundations of clear, critical
thinking, that can help us to better understand ourselves,
others, and the world around us. In the final analysis, we are
all decision makers. Don't make many more important decisions
before you read and grasp Aspirations."
Frank L. David
Co-Principal, Business Learning Centers
Murrieta, CA
Perhaps the last earthly frontier, the mind, has been finally
penetrated by this wonderful new book. Aspirations won't give
you old ideas about the mind that you've seen before. It's
radically new.
Aspirations shows how, because of an old philosophical problem,
educators are unwittingly discouraging idea forming habits that
occur through the mental process of induction, or generalization. The
book shows how these inductive concepts are the basis of all abilities
and character.
Deterring concept formation has the effects of hindering
individuality, stifling general competency and causing people to be
more dependent upon the ideas formed by others (being less able to
form them themselves). The book presents a new solution to this
dilemma which describes the mental events that occur during concept
formation that can be practiced and made habit.
Aspirations makes it clear that if you are less able to form
concepts of your own, you necessarily have to borrow those formed by
others. This discourages individuality, creativity, and self-reliance.
It is also the basis for a host of psychological problems, from
prejudice and intolerance to low self-esteem.
Set within the context of human intellectual history, Aspirations stands out as a unique and controversial contribution to our understanding of ourselves.
Fascinating reading. A journey deep into the corners of the
mind and down the paths of civilization�s philosophical
development.
The author of Aspirations, Kevin Kirchman, a Cornell University
educated Artificial Intelligence scientist, lecturer and businessman,
has actually utilized his new understanding of innovation to develop
original perspectives on
* deduction, or what reasoning is
* induction, the basis of all innovation and creativity
* character formation
and these new ideas genuinely will aid you not only in teaching
better mental habits, but in improving your own.
"[Aspirations] is a self-motivational book for intelligent
people."
Stan Irwin
The Producer of the Tonight Show
with Johnny Carson for 15 years
Rarely in human history is a book produced which has as important
implications. Rarely is a book offered which gives us such hope and
inspiration.
Aspirations will soon be promoted nationally by Rogers & Cowan,
America�s largest public relations firm. Be the first to learn and
apply these revolutionary new insights.
Table of Contents:
1 Introduction
2 The Problem -- Why Educational Philosophy is
Psychologically Debilitating
3 Concepts -- The Key to Understanding the Mind
4 Descriptive Concepts -- The Foundation of Clear
Thinking
5 Creating Ideas -- Concept Formation is Induction
6 Character -- The Conceptual Origins of Personal
Qualities
7 Motivation -- A Theoretical Defense of the
Principles of Achievement
8 Reasoning -- A New and Practical Overview
9 Goal Setting and Decision Making -- Giving
Yourself a Purpose
10 Deduction -- The Connection Between Logic and
Common Sense
11 Reasoning Well -- Applying the New Science of Logic
12 The Principles of Induction -- New Solutions
to a Classical Challenge
13 Conceptual Modeling -- Coming Up with the Best
Concepts
14 Teaching Induction -- Overcoming the Fear of
Abstractions
15 Philosophical Clarifications -- Understanding
the Breakthrough and Replacing Outdated
Technology
16 The New Science of Logic -- Clearing the Way for a
Revolution in Rationality
17 Historical Background and Philosophical Comparison --
Putting the Conceptual Model Theory Into
Perspective
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