Chapter 1: Page

Author aims at improving Schools 2
Why he writes in English 3

CHAPTER 2——

Settling first Principles 4
The three Stages of Learning 5
The first Stage chosen 6
Matters to be discussed 7

CHAPTER 3——

Mistake of neglecting Circumstance 8
Consideration of Circumstance 9
The Realm of Circumstance 10
Authority affected by Circumstance 11
Use of previous writers 12
Right Reason the best Authority 13
Truth no Respecter of Persons 14

CHAPTER 4——

The Ideal and the Possible 15
What Parents want 16
At what age should schooling begin? 17
Circumstances limit choice 18
Against forcing young wits 19
Powers of mind and body 20
Father must decide Care of the body 21
Parents’ duty in training the body 22
Meet schoolroom stillness by regulated exercise 23
Parents must consult with Schoolmaster 24