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School And Fireside (1898)

School And Fireside (1898)

Maeser, Karl G.

Hardcover

General ReferenceReligion General General Education

ISBN10: 1436612462
ISBN13: 9781436612463
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
School and Fireside is a book written by Karl G. Maeser and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that Maeser delivered during his tenure as the principal of Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah. Maeser was a prominent educator and leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his ideas about education and the role of the family in society are reflected in this book.The first section of the book focuses on education and the importance of teaching students to think critically and independently. Maeser argues that education should not be limited to the classroom, but should also involve practical experiences and opportunities for students to develop their own ideas and perspectives. He also emphasizes the importance of moral and spiritual education, and the role of teachers in shaping the character of their students.The second section of the book is devoted to the family and the role of parents in raising children. Maeser argues that the family is the foundation of society, and that parents have a sacred responsibility to teach their children the principles of truth and righteousness. He also discusses the importance of family traditions and the need for parents to be good examples for their children.Overall, School and Fireside is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers insights into the philosophy of education and the importance of family in society. Maeser's ideas are still relevant today, and his emphasis on character development and moral education is particularly timely in an age of increasing social and cultural fragmentation.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.

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