Education Of The Founding Fathers Of The Republic: Scholasticism In The Colonial Colleges Hardback - 2011

""Education of the Founding Fathers of the Republic: Scholasticism in the Colonial Colleges"" by James J. Walsh is a historical account of the education system in colonial America and its impact on the Founding Fathers of the United States. The book explores the role of scholasticism, a medieval educational philosophy based on the study of ancient texts and logical reasoning, in shaping the intellectual development of the Founding Fathers. The author examines the educational backgrounds of prominent figures such as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, and how their experiences in colonial colleges influenced their political and philosophical beliefs. Walsh also delves into the curriculum and teaching methods of colonial colleges, including Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, and how they prepared students for leadership roles in colonial society.Through extensive research and analysis, Walsh argues that scholasticism played a crucial role in shaping the Founding Fathers' views on government, religion, and natural law. The book provides a unique perspective on the intellectual foundations of the American Revolution and the principles that guided the creation of the United States Constitution. Overall, ""Education of the Founding Fathers of the Republic: Scholasticism in the Colonial Colleges"" is a comprehensive and informative work that sheds light on the educational and intellectual background of some of the most important figures in American history.A Neglected Chapter In The History Of American Education.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.