Literary notes about sphericity (AI summary)
The term "sphericity" in literature has served both as a literal and metaphorical tool, particularly in the works of John Dewey. In his text, Dewey uses "sphericity" to refer directly to physical form—as seen in the discussion about the Earth's shape in an educational context [1]—while also employing it to symbolize a multifaceted conceptual framework. In one instance, he contrasts teaching an idea as a fixed fact with imparting its expansive, spherical nature [2], suggesting that the term embodies a comprehensive understanding. Furthermore, Dewey argues that only through methodical interpretation of data does "sphericity" evolve into a fully-realized concept, elevating its meaning beyond mere physicality [3].
- Suppose it is a question of having the pupil grasp the idea of the sphericity of the earth.
— from How We Think by John Dewey - This is different from teaching him its sphericity as a fact .
— from How We Think by John Dewey - Only by use as a method of interpreting data so as to give them fuller meaning does sphericity become a genuine idea.
— from How We Think by John Dewey
