Education and Democracy: The Meaning of Alexander Meiklejohn, 1872–1964Univ of Wisconsin Press, 2009 M03 11 - 440 pages This definitive biography of the charismatic Alexander Meiklejohn tracks his turbulent career as an educational innovator at Brown University, Amherst College, and Wisconsin’s “Experimental College” in the early twentieth century and his later work as a civil libertarian in the Joe McCarthy era. The central question Meiklejohn asked throughout his life’s work remains essential today: How can education teach citizens to be free? |
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... at the Meiklejohn home to discuss labor relations and the possi- bilities for social reform . They expressed strong support for Britain's Lib- eral prime minister William Gladstone, who ardently endorsed the work- 4 PROVIDENCE , 1872-1911.
... at the Meiklejohn home to discuss labor relations and the possi- bilities for social reform . They expressed strong support for Britain's Lib- eral prime minister William Gladstone, who ardently endorsed the work- 4 PROVIDENCE , 1872-1911.
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... discuss matters of significant public concern. As Meiklejohn put it, political speeches were “an elevating and educating exercise which it would be well for more of our Pawtucket High School boys to attend.”32 In 1889 , Meiklejohn ...
... discuss matters of significant public concern. As Meiklejohn put it, political speeches were “an elevating and educating exercise which it would be well for more of our Pawtucket High School boys to attend.”32 In 1889 , Meiklejohn ...
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... discuss his influence in the history of Western thought . When Meiklejohn matriculated at Brown in 1889 , Kant stood very much in the foreground of American phi- losophy . Even if the full significance of Kant's philosophy did not ...
... discuss his influence in the history of Western thought . When Meiklejohn matriculated at Brown in 1889 , Kant stood very much in the foreground of American phi- losophy . Even if the full significance of Kant's philosophy did not ...
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... including “ Logic , ” “ An In- troduction to Philosophy , ” “ Scientific Methods , ” “ Discussions in Casu- ollege men , all experts at ICE POLO on invitation 29 " A Voyage across the Atlantic " and " Kant's Ethics "
... including “ Logic , ” “ An In- troduction to Philosophy , ” “ Scientific Methods , ” “ Discussions in Casu- ollege men , all experts at ICE POLO on invitation 29 " A Voyage across the Atlantic " and " Kant's Ethics "
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... discuss all questions with impersonal candor and rigorous thor- oughness while keeping personal relations cordial and sympathetic is one of his best gifts,” noted Professor Walter Everett. “Opposed to all hasty and impulsive action ...
... discuss all questions with impersonal candor and rigorous thor- oughness while keeping personal relations cordial and sympathetic is one of his best gifts,” noted Professor Walter Everett. “Opposed to all hasty and impulsive action ...
Contents
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To Whom Are We Responsible? 19201924 | 97 |
A New College with a New Idea 19251928 | 133 |
A Most Lamentable Comedy 19291932 | 165 |
A Fresh Start 19331940 | 199 |
A Reply to John Dewey 19411947 | 233 |
What Does the First Amendment Mean? 19481954 | 263 |
The Faith of a Free Man 19551964 | 296 |
Education and the Democratic IdealThe Meaning of Alexander Meiklejohn | 329 |
Notes | 337 |
Bibliography and Suggestions for Further Reading | 391 |
Index | 403 |
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