New encyclopedism
Encyclopedia
New encyclopedism is a term used by English writer H. G. Wells
in 1937 to describe a proposed modern movement for the codification of knowledge in encyclopedic format.
Wells argues against the old, traditional encyclopedism
as aimed "for gentlemen by gentlemen" as may be illustrated by the Encyclopaedia Britannica and the like. From the egalitarian and utilitarian perspective, therefore, he argues for a new encyclopedism aiming for the world citizen so as to safeguard the world peace. He wished it to be the best solution to the world problems and disasters such as the World War II that was approaching vividly and depressing him deeply indeed at the moment. Thus he wished it to be a free encyclopedia (etymologically meaning 'general education'), and a free general education after all.
H. G. Wells
Herbert George Wells was an English author, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing text books and rules for war games...
in 1937 to describe a proposed modern movement for the codification of knowledge in encyclopedic format.
Wells argues against the old, traditional encyclopedism
Encyclopedism
Encyclopedism is a term used to describe the practice of structurally indexing readily sourced information into referential works known as encyclopedias.-History:...
as aimed "for gentlemen by gentlemen" as may be illustrated by the Encyclopaedia Britannica and the like. From the egalitarian and utilitarian perspective, therefore, he argues for a new encyclopedism aiming for the world citizen so as to safeguard the world peace. He wished it to be the best solution to the world problems and disasters such as the World War II that was approaching vividly and depressing him deeply indeed at the moment. Thus he wished it to be a free encyclopedia (etymologically meaning 'general education'), and a free general education after all.