Conceive Quote by William James
““… I can conceive of nothing more noxious for students””
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Principles of Psychology", 1890
He argues that certain harmful ideas are especially toxic for students’ intellectual health.
In simple terms: Some ideas are dangerously harmful to learners.
Guard against toxic concepts in education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- curriculum design
- classroom discussion
- student counseling
- academic policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define a noxious idea?
- How can educators address harmful concepts constructively?
Identifying harmful ideas can be subjective.