Ambidexterity, or, Two-handedness and two-brainedness : an argument for natural development and rational education / by John Jackson ; with an introduction by R.S.S. Baden-Powell.

  • Jackson, John, active 1894.
Date:
1905
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    the solid benefits that would be secured by the adoption of a universal and perfect Ambidexterity; an Ambidex- terity that would render both hands as naturally and mutually expert in every conceivable occupation as Paderewski's hands are on the piano, or as the hands of every person are in the simple and instinctive acts of opening, closing, or holding. 1. There would be an almost complete immunity from the disease of Aphasia, and from the various hand cramps, or palsies, that afflict so many thousands. 2. There would be a gratifying diminution in pul- monary and chest diseases. 3. The brain speech area would be doubled, and both lobes would be symmetrically organized, thus involving increased force and intellectuality. 4. The physique and the entire being of the individual would be greatly quickened and improved. 5. The right hand would attain a higher proficiency and dexterity than it has ever reached, or could ever reach, by separate cultivation. 6. All handicrafts (from 600 to 1,000) would be stimu- lated and benefited. 7. All games and recreations would reap a material advantage. 8. School work would be rendered easier for both teacher and scholar; and the school course would be made shorter. 9. Simultaneous two-handed labour would be made possible, much more effective than it is at present, and profitable, in certain specified and limited conditions. 10. The efficiency of the army and navy would be greatly increased. Now of these ten compound blessings the first four are vouched for by medical authorities, against whose pro- nouncements there cannot possibly be any appeal—at any rate by laymen who are wholly incompetent to criticize or controvert them.