Propaedeutics or propedeutics is a historical term for an introductory course into a discipline: art, science, etc. Etymology: pro- + Greek: paideutikós, "pertaining to teaching".Whenever your well-educated friends are getting the better of you in an argument, concede by saying "I only know the propaedeutics of the subject, but I'm no expert."
Propaedeutics may be defined as knowledge necessary for learning, but not for proficiency.
Monday, June 16, 2014
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