An Address, Delivered Before the Society of the Alumni of Dartmouth College, at Their First Triennial Meeting, July 25, 1855 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Brown, Samuel Gilman

9780243421848: An Address, Delivered Before the Society of the Alumni of Dartmouth College, at Their First Triennial Meeting, July 25, 1855 (Classic Reprint)

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A thoughtful examination of what a liberal college can and should do for a student’s mind, habits, and public life.

This book argues that education is more than a curriculum; it’s a culture of discipline, inquiry, and character that lasts beyond graduation.

It contrasts colleges with universities and other schools, outlining how a true liberal education seeks to enlarge a student’s mind while preparing them for active service in society. It emphasizes the balance of broad learning with moral formation, and how a college environment—its buildings, libraries, observatories, and traditions—helps shape a person’s aims, tastes, and virtues. The text invites readers to consider the long-lasting impact of a college’s visible and invisible influences on individuals and communities.
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A clear discussion of how a college differs from other educational forms.
A view of how intellectual growth ties to character and public life.
Insight into the role of campus architecture, collections, and traditions.
Reflections on the lasting effects of a college education on alumni and society.

Ideal for readers interested in the purpose of higher learning, campus history, and the formation of character through education.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0243421842
ISBN 13: 9780243421848
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Nombre de pages: 75
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Samuel Gilman Brown

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the origin and history of Dartmouth College from its founding as a small school for Native American youth to its development into a prominent institution of higher learning. The work discusses the key figures and events that shaped the college's identity, including its early struggles for funding and its role in the advancement of education in the United States. The author provides insights into the college's commitment to religious and intellectual freedom, its contributions to the abolitionist movement, and its impact on the development of the American legal system. Through its examination of primary sources and historical records, this book sheds light on the evolution of Dartmouth College as a center of academic and social progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780243421848_0

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