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Literary
April 6, 1824
Rhode Island American
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Collection of moral and philosophical reflections from the National Gazette on education's utility, true distinctions among people, civic duty, bold advocacy for justice, parental aspirations for a son, and announcement of a new memoir on Edmund Burke.
Merged-components note: Continuation of opinion piece from National Gazette on education and civic duty.
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FROM THE NATIONAL GAZETTE
It was a good saying of Agesilaus that "the great business of education should be to instruct youth in what will be of use to them in after life." Quære how far this maxim warrants a course of Greek and Latin for young ladies in the United States.
Are not the different degrees of moral worth and intellectual proficiency the only really important distinctions among mankind? This estimate of things, however, is very far from being the practical one in any country.
Fortune, place, the power of serving, or gratifying, in particular modes, are every where treated as deserving of more honour and attention. The homage is small that is paid to mental culture and the social and domestick virtues in humble or powerless stations.
If Solon condemned the man who should remain neuter in the little party disputes of his country, what must be thought of him who, through timidity or indifference, refuses to take part in questions that are to decide the future condition, perhaps of all mankind?
Do not be deterred from openly espousing the cause which you deem a right one, by the apprehension of any man's displeasure. Be content with the favour of a few, if you cannot obtain that of many but by sacrificing your opinions and power of doing good on important points.
Dr. Aikin wishes his son, a sound and athletick frame, a strong and independent mind, a habit of estimating things by the standards of truth and justice, of making truth the great object of his researches, and of respecting himself too much to be dazzled by artificial splendour, or awed by arrogant presumption.
A new "Memoir of the Life and Character of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, with an estimate of his talents and writings," is announced in the London journals.
It was a good saying of Agesilaus that "the great business of education should be to instruct youth in what will be of use to them in after life." Quære how far this maxim warrants a course of Greek and Latin for young ladies in the United States.
Are not the different degrees of moral worth and intellectual proficiency the only really important distinctions among mankind? This estimate of things, however, is very far from being the practical one in any country.
Fortune, place, the power of serving, or gratifying, in particular modes, are every where treated as deserving of more honour and attention. The homage is small that is paid to mental culture and the social and domestick virtues in humble or powerless stations.
If Solon condemned the man who should remain neuter in the little party disputes of his country, what must be thought of him who, through timidity or indifference, refuses to take part in questions that are to decide the future condition, perhaps of all mankind?
Do not be deterred from openly espousing the cause which you deem a right one, by the apprehension of any man's displeasure. Be content with the favour of a few, if you cannot obtain that of many but by sacrificing your opinions and power of doing good on important points.
Dr. Aikin wishes his son, a sound and athletick frame, a strong and independent mind, a habit of estimating things by the standards of truth and justice, of making truth the great object of his researches, and of respecting himself too much to be dazzled by artificial splendour, or awed by arrogant presumption.
A new "Memoir of the Life and Character of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke, with an estimate of his talents and writings," is announced in the London journals.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Political
What keywords are associated?
Moral Worth
Education Utility
Political Engagement
Civic Duty
Parental Wishes
Edmund Burke Memoir
Literary Details
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It Was A Good Saying Of Agesilaus That "The Great Business Of Education Should Be To Instruct Youth In What Will Be Of Use To Them In After Life."
Are Not The Different Degrees Of Moral Worth And Intellectual Proficiency The Only Really Important Distinctions Among Mankind?
Do Not Be Deterred From Openly Espousing The Cause Which You Deem A Right One, By The Apprehension Of Any Man's Displeasure.
Dr. Aikin Wishes His Son, A Sound And Athletick Frame, A Strong And Independent Mind...