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People's College (Classic Reprint): An Address by Rev. Asa D. Smith, D.D., Portions of Addresses by Rev. Mark Hopkins D.D., Hon. H. Greeley, and Others; And Correspondance - Couverture souple
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The People’s College offers practical, accessible learning for all, turning broad knowledge into real life skills. It aims to elevate everyday life by educating the active, earnest to be useful members of society.
The material describes a college designed for the masses, not just the professions. It emphasizes enlarging the field of knowledge, making study accessible, and fostering a liberal education that still trains people for civic life. The institution combines science with practical applications, includes agricultural and mechanical models, and provides opportunities for self-support. It seeks to diffuse education broadly while maintaining high standards.
- Learn how the college intends to blend liberal learning with practical training in science and agriculture.
- Discover plans for self-support, open lectures, and connections between scholars and everyday work.
- See the vision of an institution that aims to lift the standard of education for all classes, not just a few.
- Understand how education could flow from the farm to the city, benefiting both individuals and the broader community.
Ideal for readers interested in education reform, civic uplift, and how institutions can serve everyday people through broad access to knowledge.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a glimpse into the early plans and objectives of The Peoples College. Founded in 1853, with a focus on educating working-class students, the school was designed to cultivate both mental and practical skills in its pupils. The author contends that education is a crucial component in the progress of society and that practical application of knowledge is essential. Drawing from historical and philosophical texts and speeches, the author presents an argument for a holistic educational system that serves the needs of all students. By combining traditional academic disciplines with practical trades, The Peoples College sought to break from the elitism prevalent in higher education and empower a new generation of leaders. Overall, this book offers valuable insights into the history of educational reform and the ongoing debate about the purpose and accessibility of higher learning. 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 9781331625308_0
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People's College An Address by Rev Asa D Smith, DD, Portions of Addresses by Rev Mark Hopkins DD, Hon H Greeley, and Others And Correspondance Classic Reprint
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