Proposals For Publishing By Subscription A Comprehensive System Of The Culture Of The Mind By H.G. Macnab - Softcover

Henry Grey Macnab

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461892790 ISBN 13: 9780461892796

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Proposals For Publishing By Subscription A Comprehensive System Of The Culture Of The Mind By Henry Grey Macnab. This work is a policy-oriented treatise on education and the cultivation of the human mind. It argues that well-regulated education is the principal source of public virtue, liberty, prosperity, and peace, and that the force of association, habit, and thoughtful instruction shapes national character. The author critiques existing educational practices in Britain and advocates a comprehensive system that integrates scientific learning, moral discipline, and religious instruction. A prominent theme is the crucial influence of mothers in early childhood education and the argument for greater value and involvement of women as educators. The text envisions a four-stage program—from early health and speech development to mature knowledge and professional preparation—and proposes a subscription-based publication model to fund and disseminate the system. Throughout, the author appeals to historical examples, philosophical authorities, and the idea that education should align laws, government, and society with virtue, reason, and the public good.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461892790
• ISBN 13: 9780461892796
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 30