The Lost Tools of Learning
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The Lost Tools of Learning is a 1947 essay by Dorothy L. Sayers that advocates a return to a classical, trivium-based approach to education focused on teaching students how to think and learn for themselves.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T14159157 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Lost Tools of Learning Context triple: [Dorothy L. Sayers, notableWork, The Lost Tools of Learning]
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On Teaching
"On Teaching" is an influential book by educator Herbert Kohl that explores progressive, student-centered approaches to classroom practice and the moral responsibilities of teachers.
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The Place of Useful Learning
The Place of Useful Learning is the motto of the University of Strathclyde, reflecting its focus on practical, applied education and research that benefits society and industry.
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The First Teacher
The First Teacher is a 1965 Soviet drama film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, adapted from Chinghiz Aitmatov’s novella about a young teacher bringing education and social change to a remote Kyrgyz village.
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The New Education (essays and addresses)
The New Education (essays and addresses) is a collection of influential writings by Harvard president Charles W. Eliot advocating progressive reforms in higher education and the elective system in American universities.
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Of Education
"Of Education" is a 1644 prose tract by John Milton that outlines his humanist vision for a comprehensive, morally grounded educational system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Lost Tools of Learning Target entity description: The Lost Tools of Learning is a 1947 essay by Dorothy L. Sayers that advocates a return to a classical, trivium-based approach to education focused on teaching students how to think and learn for themselves.
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A.
On Teaching
"On Teaching" is an influential book by educator Herbert Kohl that explores progressive, student-centered approaches to classroom practice and the moral responsibilities of teachers.
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B.
The Place of Useful Learning
The Place of Useful Learning is the motto of the University of Strathclyde, reflecting its focus on practical, applied education and research that benefits society and industry.
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C.
The First Teacher
The First Teacher is a 1965 Soviet drama film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, adapted from Chinghiz Aitmatov’s novella about a young teacher bringing education and social change to a remote Kyrgyz village.
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D.
The New Education (essays and addresses)
The New Education (essays and addresses) is a collection of influential writings by Harvard president Charles W. Eliot advocating progressive reforms in higher education and the elective system in American universities.
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E.
Of Education
"Of Education" is a 1644 prose tract by John Milton that outlines his humanist vision for a comprehensive, morally grounded educational system.
- F. None of above. chosen
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