And Addrees: Delivered at the Inauguration of the President of Miami University; Oxford, Ohio, August, 1841 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry V. D. Johns

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428192017 ISBN 13: 9780428192013

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore how moral law, rooted in the will of God, guides education and leadership in a college setting.

This work argues that true education hinges on training students to act according to divine will, shaping lives and institutions alike.

The excerpt presents a historical speech tone, urging colleges to emphasize moral discipline, lawful government, and the unity of moral law across people and nations. It underscores the idea that universities influence society by teaching virtue, obedience to law, and reverence for higher authority.

• An argument that moral law originates from a divine source and governs conscience and action.
• Discussion of how college governance and curriculum should reflect and reinforce that law.
• Examples connecting personal conduct, family duty, and communal order to broader social good.
• Reflection on the role of education in preparing citizens to uphold liberty and justice.

Ideal for readers interested in the historical views on education, religion, and the purpose of colleges in shaping society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428192017
• ISBN 13: 9780428192013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 50