Forbes: The Myth Of The ‘Blank Slate’ And Why The Principles Of Andragogy Deserve Attention In Education The Myth Of The ‘Blank Slate’ And Why The Principles Of Andragogy Deserve Attention In Education Popularized by educational theorist and adult education pioneer Malcolm Knowles (1913-1997), andragogy is a philosophy that emphasizes learning through lived experience, applied skills, discussion and ...