Publisher's Synopsis
The Intellectual Development of the Canadian People is a comprehensive study of the cultural and intellectual history of Canada, written by John George Bourinot. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various factors that have shaped the intellectual landscape of Canada, including the country's historical, political, social, and economic contexts. Bourinot examines the evolution of Canadian thought, from the early explorers and settlers to the modern-day thinkers and intellectuals. He explores the contributions of Canadian writers, artists, philosophers, and scientists, as well as the impact of important historical events such as the French-English conflict, the American Revolution, and the two World Wars. The book also delves into the role of education in shaping the intellectual development of Canadians, including the establishment of universities and the evolution of the education system. Bourinot also explores the role of religion, particularly the influence of Catholicism and Protestantism on Canadian intellectual thought. Overall, The Intellectual Development of the Canadian People is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the cultural and intellectual history of Canada, providing a rich and detailed analysis of the factors that have shaped the country's intellectual landscape.The great educational advantages that the people of Canada now enjoy, and more especially in the premier Province of Ontario--as the splendid exhibit recently made at Paris and Philadelphia has proved to the world--are the results of the legislation of a very few years. A review of the first two periods of our political history affords abundant evidence that there existed in Canada as in Europe much indifference in all matters affecting the general education of the country. Whatever was accomplished during these early times was owing, in a great measure, to the meritorious efforts of ecclesiastical bodies or private individuals.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.
