Thomas Jefferson's Views On Public Education (1890)

By John Cleaves Henderson and Henderson John Cleaves

Book Overview

Thomas Jefferson's Views On Public Education is a book written by John Cleaves Henderson in 1890. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Thomas Jefferson's thoughts on public education. It provides a detailed account of Jefferson's views on the importance of education and his vision for a public education system that would be accessible to all citizens regardless of their social status or economic background. The book explores Jefferson's belief that education was the key to the success of a democratic society and that it was the responsibility of the government to provide education to all its citizens. It also discusses Jefferson's ideas on the curriculum, the role of teachers, and the importance of moral education in shaping the character of the citizens. The author provides a historical context for Jefferson's views on education and discusses the challenges and obstacles that he faced in implementing his vision. The book also examines the legacy of Jefferson's ideas on education and their impact on the development of public education in the United States.Overall, Thomas Jefferson's Views On Public Education is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States and the ideals that shaped the country's public education system. It provides a thorough analysis of Jefferson's ideas on education and their relevance in the modern world.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: 1165161559
• ISBN13: 9781165161553
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"