Ourselves, by R. A. Pennethorne

About this episode

R. A. Pennethorne discusses the PNEU perspective on the study of mankind through Alexander Pope's dictum in a vintage article.

R. A. Pennethorne provides the PNEU perspective on Alexander Pope’s dictum, “the proper study of mankind is man” in this vintage article from 1921. Read by Jennifer Talsma.

People in this episode

Guest: Jennifer Talsma

Topics covered

• PNEU perspective
• Alexander Pope
• study of mankind
• vintage article
• education

Keywords

• PNEU
• Alexander Pope
• study of mankind
• R. A. Pennethorne
• education
• vintage article

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Books & works: Ourselves, Alexander Pope

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