Discourse Delivered Before the American Institute of Instruction, at the Opening of Their Third Course of Lectures, August 23, 1832 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Gray, Francis Calley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282664785 ISBN 13 : 9780282664787

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Education, society, and the power of inquiry shape the new world. This short, provocative discourse argues that rapid change in knowledge and public opinion demands a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to teaching. It calls for clear language, practical results, and a focus on how elites and common people alike benefit from genuine learning.

The speaker defends the study of classical works as more than memory work. He explains how ancient texts sharpen language, moral imagination, and critical thinking. He also critiques educational reform efforts that overemphasize systems at the expense of teachers, and he argues that top institutions must raise their standards to lift the entire culture.

- Understand why inquiry and public discussion matter in education today.
- See how language, style, and translation illuminate deeper understanding.
- Learn why high-quality teaching and serious study should guide reforms.
- Explore the balance between broad access to knowledge and rigorous preparation.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of education, 19th-century philosophy, and how early American thinkers imagined a more literate, thoughtful society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282664785
• ISBN 13: 9780282664787
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 25
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