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_aBoutwell, George S. _q(George Sewall), _d1818-1905 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aThoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-08-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions" by George S. Boutwell is a collection of essays and lectures on education written in the mid-19th century. The work addresses various issues surrounding educational practices and philosophies, emphasizing the transformative power of education in society, including its relationship with labor, morality, and social reform. Boutwell seeks to highlight the necessity of improving educational institutions and practices to foster virtue, reduce crime, and empower individuals. The opening of the text sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the intrinsic value of learning and its impact on both personal and societal levels. Boutwell begins with a broad definition of learning, discussing the various interpretations from different thinkers, including Milton and Locke, and critiques the limitations of traditional educational systems. He emphasizes that true learning extends beyond mere academic knowledge to encompass moral and ethical understanding, which is critical for personal development and societal progress. This foundational argument underscores the importance of education not just as a formal institution, but as a pervasive societal force capable of uplifting all members of the community, including the neglected and exposed classes of children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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