An Address, Delivered Before the Society of the Alumni of Dartmouth College, at Their First Triennial Meeting, July 25, 1855 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

A thoughtful examination of what a liberal college can and should do for a student’s mind, habits, and public life.

This book argues that education is more than a curriculum; it’s a culture of discipline, inquiry, and character that lasts beyond graduation.

It contrasts colleges with universities and other schools, outlining how a true liberal education seeks to enlarge a student’s mind while preparing them for active service in society. It emphasizes the balance of broad learning with moral formation, and how a college environment—its buildings, libraries, observatories, and traditions—helps shape a person’s aims, tastes, and virtues. The text invites readers to consider the long-lasting impact of a college’s visible and invisible influences on individuals and communities.
What you’ll experience

• A clear discussion of how a college differs from other educational forms.
• A view of how intellectual growth ties to character and public life.
• Insight into the role of campus architecture, collections, and traditions.
• Reflections on the lasting effects of a college education on alumni and society.

Ideal for readers interested in the purpose of higher learning, campus history, and the formation of character through education.

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