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""Education and Leisure"" is a comprehensive collection of addresses delivered at the Fourth Triennial Conference on Education, which took place in Victoria and Vancouver, Canada, in April 1929. This volume captures a pivotal moment in educational history, bringing together the voices of prominent scholars, educators, and leaders who sought to redefine the relationship between academic instruction and the enrichment of human life outside the workplace. The speeches contained within this work examine the evolving role of education in a society increasingly defined by technological advancement and shifting social structures. The contributors delve into the importance of literature, the arts, and physical training, arguing that the true goal of learning is to equip individuals with the tools necessary for the constructive use of leisure time. By exploring themes of global citizenship and personal development, the collection offers a fascinating window into the intellectual priorities of the interwar period. ""Education and Leisure"" remains a significant historical resource, providing timeless insights into the philosophy of education and the enduring quest to cultivate a well-rounded and culturally engaged society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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