On the Classical Tongues and the Advantages of Their Study: An Inaugural Discourse, Pronounced Before the Governor and Legislature of South Carolina, by Request of the Trustees of the South Carolina College, December 12, 1835, in the Senate Chamber
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- On the Classical Tongues and the Advantages of Their Study: An Inaugural Discourse, Pronounced Before the Governor and Legislature of South Carolina, by Request of the Trustees of the South Carolina College, December 12, 1835, in the Senate Chamber
- Author
- Isaac W. Stuart
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0428783422
- ISBN 13
- 9780428783426
- Item weight
- 534 grams
Explore the enduring value of the ancient world and why it shapes our education today.
This inaugural address by Isaac W. Stuart argues that the study of Greek and Roman literature forms the foundation of a liberal, manly education. It surveys the classical nations, their rise and fall, and why their memory remains central to scholarly life and public learning.
Delivered as a public address to the Governor and Legislature of South Carolina in 1835, the work makes a case for why classical study disciplines the mind, cultivates precise thinking, and builds a durable habit of clear expression. It traces how grammar, translation, and close reading train judgment and memory, then shows how these skills translate to broader learning and civic understanding. The book also reflects on the cultural impact of Greek and Roman achievements and their lasting role in shaping education in America.
- Understand how language study in classics builds discipline, memory, and analytical skills.
- Learn why Greek and Roman literature is considered foundational to liberal education.
- See how translation and close reading develop judgment and clear expression.
- Gain historical context for the Classics’ influence on culture, education, and public life.
Ideal for readers of history, education history, and anyone interested in the enduring importance of classical studies.
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