About the Author

Renowned archaeologist and biologist, John Lubbock was considered by some to have been the greatest educator of his time.Lubbock was the eldest son of a baronet, Sir John William Lubbock and was a member of parliament from 1870, where he introduced many reform bills, and is remembered for his bill that introduced bank holidays. Lubbock made significant original scientific contributions to entomology and anthropology He published some twenty-five books, over a hundred scientific papers, and gave lectures on subjects ranging from free trade to the forces that formed the Alps, the hearing of Crustacea, and the pleasures of life. The Pleasures of Life is one of his most popular works.

A wise and tenderhearted man, Sir John Lubbock’s works had profound impact on education. In the early self-help arena, he challenged people to better themselves and to help better society. As a scientist and educator, he constantly searched for more knowledge.

In his words, A wise system of education will at least teach us how little man yet knows, how much he has still to learn.”