The Pillar Of Fire: A Profane Baccalaureate (1915)

By Seymour Deming

Book Overview

The Pillar of Fire: A Profane Baccalaureate is a book written by Seymour Deming in 1915. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that were given by Deming during his time as a professor at the University of Vermont. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, and education.The title of the book, The Pillar of Fire, is a reference to the biblical story of the Israelites being led out of Egypt by a pillar of fire. Deming uses this metaphor to describe the role of education in guiding individuals towards enlightenment and freedom.The essays in the book are written in a conversational style and are intended to be accessible to a wide audience. Deming's writing is characterized by his wit and humor, as well as his deep knowledge of literature and philosophy.Overall, The Pillar of Fire: A Profane Baccalaureate is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of essays that offers insights into the role of education in shaping individuals and society.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: 143729801X
• ISBN13: 9781437298017
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"