RefNoMS/603/9/6
Previous numbers1559
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Karl Pearson, Christchurch Cottage, Hampstead, to [Joseph] Larmor
CreatorPearson; Karl [formerly Carl] (1857-1936); British statistician and eugenicist
RecipientLarmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist
Date19 June 1892
DescriptionPearson thinks that a single system of examinations for lower stages would be best, but two systems might be imposed upon them. He refers to the Cambridge system, which does not 'crush individuality in teaching' but might well if it was thrust upon Dublin students, or upon on [Olaus] Henrici's students, who are used to different teaching. He notes the London methods, and his own engineering students who must apply their dynamics in a practical manner. The best of them would be able to the London Honours B.Sc., but he would not send them for a university degree as things stand. The existing schedule is out of touch with the way they do their work. He and Henrici agree that men who are brought up in a geometrical school should not be excluded from university courses, and this might not be possible without alternative examinations, or as [Arthur William] Rucker suggests, alternative papers. He discusses this, which he would like to take to Senate. The Commission have not said when witnesses will be called. [Thomas Henry] Huxley is among the latest to adhere to the Association's proposals. Pearson criticises [Augutus Edward Hough] Love's [A treatise on the mathematical theory of] 'Elasticity', believing that Love's results for deflections are incorrect.
Extent10p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8002Pearson; Karl (1857 - 1936); statistician and eugenicist1857 - 1936
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