propaedeuticn.adj.

Brit.

/ˌprəʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/,

/ˌprəʊpiːˈdʒuːtɪk/, U.S.

/ˌproʊpiˈd(j)udɪk/

Forms: 1700s– propaedeutic, 1700s– propedeutic.

Origin: A borrowing from German. Etymon: German Propädeutik.

Etymology: < German Propädeutik subject or course of study which forms an introduction to or preparation for an art or science, or to more advanced study (1787 in Kant; frequently in German academic textbooks from the end of the 18th cent.) < ancient Greek προ- pro- prefix² + Hellenistic Greek παιδευτικός , adjective (see paedeutics n.), after ancient Greek προπαιδεύειν to teach beforehand. With the use as adjective compare German propädeutisch (1802 or earlier).

A. n.

A subject or course of study which forms an introduction to or preparation for an art or science, or to more advanced study.

ΘΚΠ

society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [noun] > introductory

inducement1605

propaedeutic1798

introduction1874

1798 A. F. M. Willich Elements Crit. Philos. 19 In the mean time Kant's system, or rather his elementary Propedeutic for a system, acquired still greater reputation. [Corrigendum in Contents: for Propedeutic, read Propaedeutic].

1836 W. Hamilton in Edinb. Rev. Jan. 433 If mathematics..do constitute the true logical catharticon, the one practical propaedeutic of all reasoning.

1855 J. M. D. Meiklejohn tr. I. Kant Crit. Pure Reason Pref. p. xxv Logic is properly only a propædeutic [Ger. Propädeutik]—forms, as it were, the vestibule of the sciences.

1905 Athenæum Feb. 170 Psychology pushes its claim to be the propaedeutic of metaphysics, with dire results to intellectualism.

1936 J. M. Keynes Gen. Theory Employment v. xxi. 293 We can pass from this simplified propaedeutic to the problems of the real world.

1972 M. Kline Math. Thought v. 129 Like Plato he [sc. Proclus] believed that mathematics is a handmaiden to philosophy. It is a propaedeutic because it clears the eye of the soul, removing the impediments that the senses place in the way of knowing universals.

2003 Change (Nexis) 1 Sept. 18 I take thinking not to be a source of any moral code or set of ethical principles but a propaedeutic, a preparation for discernment and indeterminate judgment.

B. adj.

Relating to or of the nature of preliminary instruction; supplying the knowledge or discipline introductory or preliminary to the study of an art or science; preliminarily educational; introductory.

ΘΚΠ

society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [adjective] > introductory

propaedeutic1849

propaedeutical1867

1849 J. D. Morell Philos. Relig. 139 Judaism was Propædeutic to Christianity.

1868 M. Pattison Suggestions Acad. Organisation v. 262 The university course is almost wholly special; the liberal and propædeutic studies are relegated to the grammar-school.

1889 J. C. Pilling Bibliogr. Muskhogean Langs. 39 Albert Samuel Gatschet was born in St. Beatenberg, in the Bernese... His propedeutic education was acquired in the lyceums of Neuchatel..and of Berne.

1947 K. Rexroth in D. H. Lawrence Sel. Poems Introd. 10 It is like the propaedeutic symbolism of the dream.

1970 Nature 23 May 775/2 This book is not for the impatient reader after hard, clear facts; nor is it a propaedeutic book easily accessible for the interested beginner.

1997 Times Lit. Suppl. 3 Jan. 9/1 The job of philosophy is essentially propaedeutic, anticipating the needs of the real knowledge-gatherers.

Derivatives

propaeˈdeutical adj. = sense B.

ΘΚΠ

society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [adjective] > introductory

propaedeutic1849

propaedeutical1867

1867 J. H. Stirling tr. A. Schwegler Handbk. Hist. Philos. xxxv. 205 Logic precedes both as propædeutical [Ger. Propädeutik] of the study of philosophy in general.

1893 Nation (N.Y.) 6 Apr. 257/3 The propaedeutical narration of various well-chosen anecdotes.

1997 Australian (Nexis) 24 July 9 Studies have shown Esperanto has such propaedeutical value for European languages.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	propaedeutic
释义	propaedeuticn.adj. Brit. /ˌprəʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/, /ˌprəʊpiːˈdʒuːtɪk/, U.S. /ˌproʊpiˈd(j)udɪk/ Forms: 1700s– propaedeutic, 1700s– propedeutic. Origin: A borrowing from German. Etymon: German Propädeutik. Etymology: < German Propädeutik subject or course of study which forms an introduction to or preparation for an art or science, or to more advanced study (1787 in Kant; frequently in German academic textbooks from the end of the 18th cent.) < ancient Greek προ- pro- prefix² + Hellenistic Greek παιδευτικός , adjective (see paedeutics n.), after ancient Greek προπαιδεύειν to teach beforehand. With the use as adjective compare German propädeutisch (1802 or earlier). A. n. A subject or course of study which forms an introduction to or preparation for an art or science, or to more advanced study. ΘΚΠ society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [noun] > introductory inducement1605 propaedeutic1798 introduction1874 1798 A. F. M. Willich Elements Crit. Philos. 19 In the mean time Kant's system, or rather his elementary Propedeutic for a system, acquired still greater reputation. [Corrigendum in Contents: for Propedeutic, read Propaedeutic]. 1836 W. Hamilton in Edinb. Rev. Jan. 433 If mathematics..do constitute the true logical catharticon, the one practical propaedeutic of all reasoning. 1855 J. M. D. Meiklejohn tr. I. Kant Crit. Pure Reason Pref. p. xxv Logic is properly only a propædeutic [Ger. Propädeutik]—forms, as it were, the vestibule of the sciences. 1905 Athenæum Feb. 170 Psychology pushes its claim to be the propaedeutic of metaphysics, with dire results to intellectualism. 1936 J. M. Keynes Gen. Theory Employment v. xxi. 293 We can pass from this simplified propaedeutic to the problems of the real world. 1972 M. Kline Math. Thought v. 129 Like Plato he [sc. Proclus] believed that mathematics is a handmaiden to philosophy. It is a propaedeutic because it clears the eye of the soul, removing the impediments that the senses place in the way of knowing universals. 2003 Change (Nexis) 1 Sept. 18 I take thinking not to be a source of any moral code or set of ethical principles but a propaedeutic, a preparation for discernment and indeterminate judgment. B. adj. Relating to or of the nature of preliminary instruction; supplying the knowledge or discipline introductory or preliminary to the study of an art or science; preliminarily educational; introductory. ΘΚΠ society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [adjective] > introductory propaedeutic1849 propaedeutical1867 1849 J. D. Morell Philos. Relig. 139 Judaism was Propædeutic to Christianity. 1868 M. Pattison Suggestions Acad. Organisation v. 262 The university course is almost wholly special; the liberal and propædeutic studies are relegated to the grammar-school. 1889 J. C. Pilling Bibliogr. Muskhogean Langs. 39 Albert Samuel Gatschet was born in St. Beatenberg, in the Bernese... His propedeutic education was acquired in the lyceums of Neuchatel..and of Berne. 1947 K. Rexroth in D. H. Lawrence Sel. Poems Introd. 10 It is like the propaedeutic symbolism of the dream. 1970 Nature 23 May 775/2 This book is not for the impatient reader after hard, clear facts; nor is it a propaedeutic book easily accessible for the interested beginner. 1997 Times Lit. Suppl. 3 Jan. 9/1 The job of philosophy is essentially propaedeutic, anticipating the needs of the real knowledge-gatherers. Derivatives propaeˈdeutical adj. = sense B. ΘΚΠ society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [adjective] > introductory propaedeutic1849 propaedeutical1867 1867 J. H. Stirling tr. A. Schwegler Handbk. Hist. Philos. xxxv. 205 Logic precedes both as propædeutical [Ger. Propädeutik] of the study of philosophy in general. 1893 Nation (N.Y.) 6 Apr. 257/3 The propaedeutical narration of various well-chosen anecdotes. 1997 Australian (Nexis) 24 July 9 Studies have shown Esperanto has such propaedeutical value for European languages. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1798
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