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Andrew Carnegie on Education and Religion

AUTHOR Carnegie, Andrew
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Andrew Carnegie On Education And Religion is a collection of essays and speeches by the famous industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. The book provides insight into Carnegie's views on education and religion, two topics that were close to his heart. The first half of the book focuses on education, and includes essays on the importance of education, the role of the teacher, and the need for educational reform. Carnegie believed that education was the key to social progress and economic prosperity, and he advocated for free public education for all children. He also believed that teachers played a crucial role in shaping the minds and character of their students, and he called for better training and support for teachers.The second half of the book deals with religion, and includes speeches on the role of religion in society, the importance of religious tolerance, and the need for a universal religion. Carnegie was a firm believer in the power of religion to inspire and uplift individuals and communities, but he also recognized the dangers of religious intolerance and dogmatism. He called for a more inclusive and tolerant approach to religion, and advocated for a universal religion that would unite people of all faiths.Overall, Andrew Carnegie On Education And Religion offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carnegie's ideas on education and religion continue to resonate today, and this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in these important topics.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Triumphant Democracy or Fifty Years' March of the Republic, by Andrew Carnegie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417912251.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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ISBN-13: 9781168648174
ISBN-10: 1168648173
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 30
Carton Quantity: 76
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.25 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.48 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Literary Collections | Essays
Literary Collections | Education & Training
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Andrew Carnegie On Education And Religion is a collection of essays and speeches by the famous industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. The book provides insight into Carnegie's views on education and religion, two topics that were close to his heart. The first half of the book focuses on education, and includes essays on the importance of education, the role of the teacher, and the need for educational reform. Carnegie believed that education was the key to social progress and economic prosperity, and he advocated for free public education for all children. He also believed that teachers played a crucial role in shaping the minds and character of their students, and he called for better training and support for teachers.The second half of the book deals with religion, and includes speeches on the role of religion in society, the importance of religious tolerance, and the need for a universal religion. Carnegie was a firm believer in the power of religion to inspire and uplift individuals and communities, but he also recognized the dangers of religious intolerance and dogmatism. He called for a more inclusive and tolerant approach to religion, and advocated for a universal religion that would unite people of all faiths.Overall, Andrew Carnegie On Education And Religion offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carnegie's ideas on education and religion continue to resonate today, and this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in these important topics.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Triumphant Democracy or Fifty Years' March of the Republic, by Andrew Carnegie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417912251.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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Author: Carnegie, Andrew
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was a Scottish American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late nineteenth century. He was also one of the most important philanthropists of his era.
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