propaedeutic

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adj.

Providing introductory instruction.

Preparatory instruction.

[From Greek propaideuein, to teach beforehand : pro-, before; see pro-² + paideuein, to teach (from pais, paid-, child; see pedo-²).]

propaedeutic [ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk]

(Social Science / Education) (often plural) preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science

adj also propaedeutical

(Social Science / Education) of, relating to, or providing such instruction

[from Greek propaideuein to teach in advance, from pro-² + paideuein to rear]

propaedeutic - A subject or course of study that is an introduction to more advanced study or to an art or science.

See also related terms for introduction.

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Noun	1.	propaedeutic - a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) propaedeutics course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"
Adj.	1.	propaedeutic - preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps" preparative, preparatory preceding - existing or coming before

Translations

propaedeutic

n (form) → Propädeutik f

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Munzel again: "the lawless exercise of human nature appears feverish and swollen and calls for discipline as the propaedeutic first step in bringing about a state of moral health by alleviating the symptoms" (1999, 280); "a good state constitution" centers first on "the 'moral formation of a people'" before allowing them freedom later (286).

Kantian individualism and political libertarianism by Otteson, James R. / Independent Review

What's more, it's a book-length advertisement for the chops to be gained from steady review work, which was clearly propaedeutic for Ratliff's confident and lively voice (who but a serenely assured writer would title a chapter covering Coltrane's nonproductive years "Not Much Happens"?

Books: best of 2007 by Doherty, Brigid; Danto, Arthur C.; Clark, T.J.; Baldessari, John; Davis, Lydia; Weiland, Matt; Ligon / Artforum International

In fact, the fundamental purpose of Catholic apologetics is to present the most persuasive intellectual defense of the faith, a kind of propaedeutic to the reasonableness of Catholic belief.

Not so heterodox: in defense of Roger Haight by Lakeland, Paul / Commonweal

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