Butler's Commencement Addresses

By Nicholas Murray Butler

Book Overview

Butler's Commencement Addresses is a collection of speeches given by Nicholas Murray Butler, an American philosopher, educator, and president of Columbia University. The book includes a selection of Butler's speeches delivered at various graduation ceremonies, covering a wide range of topics such as the importance of education, the role of universities in society, and the responsibilities of graduates. Butler's speeches are known for their eloquence and insight, and this book provides a valuable insight into his views on education and its role in shaping society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in America and the ideas that have shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163806226
• ISBN13: 9781163806227
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"