From the lowest animals of which we can affirm intelligence up to man this type of intellect is found. Edward Thorndike affirmanimalfind Change image and share on social
It will, of course, be understood that directly or indirectly, soon or late, every advance in the sciences of human nature will contribute to our success in controlling human nature and changing it to the advantage of the common weal. Edward Thorndike advanceadvantagechange share on social
The intellectual evolution of the race consists in an increase in the number, delicacy, complexity, permanence and speed of formation of such associations. Edward Thorndike associationcomplexityconsist Change image and share on social
Human education is concerned with certain changes in the intellects, characters and behavior of men, its problems being roughly included under these four topics: Aims, materials, means and methods. Edward Thorndike aimbehaviorcharacter Change image and share on social
So the animal finally performs in that situation only the fitting act. Edward Thorndike actanimalfinally Change image and share on social
Nowhere more truly than in his mental capacities is man a part of nature. Edward Thorndike capacitymanmental Change image and share on social
Amongst the minds of animals that of man leads, not as a demigod from another planet, but as a king from the same race. Edward Thorndike animaldemigodking Change image and share on social
Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology. Edward Thorndike agricultureartbotany Change image and share on social
The dog, on the other hand, has few or no ideas because his brain acts in coarse fashion and because there are few connections with each single process. Edward Thorndike actbraincoarse Change image and share on social
Human beings are accustomed to think of intellect as the power of having and controlling ideas and of ability to learn as synonymous with ability to have ideas. But learning by having ideas is really one of the rare and isolated events in nature. Edward Thorndike abilityaccustombeing share on social
