Of Educational Development: A Discourse Delivered Before the Literary Societies of the University of Michigan, on Monday Evening, June 25, 1855 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry P. Tappan

9780666377456: Of Educational Development: A Discourse Delivered Before the Literary Societies of the University of Michigan, on Monday Evening, June 25, 1855 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666377456 ISBN 13: 9780666377456

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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How education evolves from gymnasiums to universities and into the people.

This historical discourse examines the flow of ideas that build strong educational systems, from early preparation to broad public instruction.

The talk argues that a modern university, the gymnasium, and popular education are linked in a mission to spread knowledge. It compares German, English, and American approaches, highlighting how open access to study and trained teachers shape lasting learning for all.

Learn how the gymnasium prepares students for the art of study.
Understand the roles of professors, assistants, and visiting doctors in a university system.
See why a nationwide push for popular education matters for every citizen.
Explore arguments for investing in a strong, fully appointed university as a state achievement.

Ideal for readers curious about the history and philosophy of education, and how 19th‑century ideas shaped modern schooling.

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