A Lecture on the Classical Learning, Delivered Before the Convention of Teachers, and Other Friends of Education, Assembled to Form the American ... August, 20, 1830 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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IN discussing the claims of classical learhing, it is not my intention to revive the half-forgotten disputes in which the scholars of old arrayed themselves in contending parties, uh der the banners of ancient and of modern genius. The spirit Which animated those violent times, is foreign from an occa sion like the present. Thefanaticism which taught men to abuse and scorn each other for differences in literary opinion, and woman, in the person of a, fair votary of the Muses, the on Iy one of her sex Whom the French Academy has ever deign cd to eulogiz'e, to fix upon her opponent, Lamothe; because he ridiculed Homer's mythology, the gentle epithets 'cold, fiat ridiculousl impertinent, grossly ignorant, prouid and senseless, and to remind him that Alcibiades boxed the ears of a rhetori cian, because he had not Homer's Works; this absurd fenati cism, it is far from my purpose to evoke. Yet it might well be matter of surprise, that the great masters of antiquity, whose works have stood the test of two thousand years, should, at this late day, be summoned before the' tribunal of public opin ion, their merits closely scrutinized; questioned doubted, and.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling argument for the continued relevance of classical learning in the present day. The author passionately defends the study of Greek and Latin as a means of developing intellectual rigor, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for the foundations of Western literature, history, and philosophy. By exploring the works of ancient masters such as Homer, Plato, and Demosthenes, readers will gain not only a deeper understanding of the classical world but also a renewed appreciation for the enduring power of great ideas. The author argues that classical learning provides an invaluable lens through which to examine contemporary issues, fostering a well-rounded and intellectually engaged citizenry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333363826_0
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