Addresses Delivered at the Inauguration: Of the Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen, LL. D., As President, Elect, of Rutgers College, N. Brunswick, July 24th, 1850 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781330674093: Addresses Delivered at the Inauguration: Of the Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen, LL. D., As President, Elect, of Rutgers College, N. Brunswick, July 24th, 1850 (Classic Reprint)

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In this historic address, a college president explores the purpose of higher education and the duties that shape a thriving academy.

It argues that liberty, conscience, and moral reflection must undergird scholarly work, guiding students to prepare for their responsibilities as citizens, professionals, and moral actors in society.

The speaker calls for a disciplined, classical education that respects language, literature, mathematics, and the sciences, explaining why ancient languages and ideas still inform modern life. He underscores the teacher’s role as a guardian and guide, and he honors the trust placed in trustees, faculty, and students to uphold character, truth, and public service. The discourse treats education as a public good that elevates communities, enriches agriculture and industry, and forms the foundation of a free, principled republic.

  • Foundations of liberal education: why classics and mathematics matter for mind and character.
  • The role of colleges in shaping virtue, judgment, and civic responsibility.
  • Responsibilities of trustees, faculty, and students in sustaining a thriving institution.
  • Education as a moral project that connects personal growth with the common good.

Ideal for readers curious about 19th-century views on education, leadership, and the shaping of American colleges.

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