02663cam a22003613u 4500 71776 UtSlPG 20260610134647.0 m cr n 260607r20231893utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09033635 UtSlPG en iso639-1 JF Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 An old master, and other political essays Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-02 An old master -- The study of politics -- Political sovereignty -- Character of democracy in the United States -- Government under the Constitution. Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "An Old Master, and Other Political Essays" by Woodrow Wilson is a collection of political essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes related to politics, education, and the influence of notable figures such as Adam Smith on the fields of economics and academic discourse. Through his essays, Wilson reflects on the changing landscape of higher education and the importance of oratory and personal inspiration in the classroom. The opening of "An Old Master, and Other Political Essays" introduces the essay titled "An Old Master," where Wilson discusses the art of academic lecturing and its diminishing presence in modern education. He emphasizes the value of literary style and the effectiveness of great lecturers like Adam Smith, who inspired their students through engaging discourse. Wilson critiques the current trend toward using data-driven approaches in education at the expense of motivational speaking, arguing that the legacy of the old masters and their eloquent style should not be lost. This sets the stage for a broader examination of the relationship between education, politics, and the historical figures who shaped these fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1893 United States -- Politics and government Political science Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 https://archive.org/details/oldmasterotherpo00wilsuoft/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71776 112502 112502