ISBN: 9780282920555 - L'école Primaire Fribourgeoise Sous La République Helvétique, 1798-1803: Thèse Présentée À La Faculté Des Lettres De L'université De Fribourg (suisse) ... De Docteur (classic Reprint) (french Edition) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the educational reforms attempted in Switzerland during the tumultuous era of the Helvetic Republic. Initiated by Minister of Arts and Sciences, Philipp Albert Stapfer, in 1798, these reforms aimed to overhaul the existing education system, which varied depending on the region. Stapfer envisioned a standardized, secular system under state control, emphasizing civic education over religious upbringing, the latter of which had been the primary focus under the old regime. However, his reforms faced strong opposition from clergy and conservative elements within the society who saw them as an erosion of traditional values and an encroachment on the Church's authority. The book offers a detailed examination of the challenges encountered by Stapfer and his associates in implementing these reforms, shedding light on the complex interplay between politics, religion, and education during a period of great social and political change in Switzerland. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…