Publisher's Synopsis
""A Discourse On Popular Education"" is a speech delivered by Charles Fenton Mercer in the church at Princeton on September 26, 1826, the evening before the annual commencement of the College of New Jersey. In this discourse, Mercer discusses the importance of education for the common people, arguing that a well-educated populace is essential for the success of a democratic society. He emphasizes the need for education to be accessible to all, regardless of social status or wealth, and advocates for the establishment of public schools as a means of achieving this goal. Mercer also discusses the role of the government in promoting education and the need for teachers to be well-trained and dedicated to their profession. This book provides valuable insights into the history of education in America and the debates surrounding the establishment of public schools in the early 19th century.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.
