Education as the work of the people: a letters to Parliament on national education This thoughtful polemic argues for education driven by voluntary effort and public responsibility, not by heavy state control. It blends historical observation with forward-looking arguments about how a nation teaches its children and strengthens civic life.
This edition presents a persuasive case for keeping education accessible and self-reliant, while examining the roles of churches, schools, and communities. It analyzes the reach and limits of inspection, the value of Sunday schools, and the moral stakes of funding education. The aim is to inspire readers to see education as a shared enterprise that empowers the many, not a privilege granted by the state.
- Understand why education is described as a “work of the people” and how voluntary associations shape schools, churches, and public life.
- Explore debates over inspectors, local control, and the dangers of overbearing government oversight.
- Consider the role of parental responsibility, self-reliance, and the balance between public support and private initiative.
- See historical context for early reforms and the arguments that echoed through debates about national education.
Ideal for readers interested in the history of education, civic philosophy, and 19th‑century reform movements, this book illuminates how societies think about learning, liberty, and the obligations of citizenship.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Published in the 1800s, this book explores the history of education, primarily in England. The author argues that education should be provided by private organizations and individuals, rather than by the government. The author believes that government involvement in education will lead to a decline in the quality of education and a loss of individual liberty. The author presents a detailed critique of the government's proposed education reforms, arguing that they will be ineffective and harmful. The author concludes by calling for a return to the traditional system of education, in which parents and private organizations are responsible for providing education. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781330895061_0
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