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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Power, Edward J. Religion and the public schools in 19th century America. New York : Paulist Press, c1996 (OCoLC)603839046 Online version: Power, Edward J. Religion and the public schools in 19th century America. New York : Paulist Press, c1996 (OCoLC)607891605 |
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| Named Person: | Orestes Augustus Brownson; Orestes A Brownson |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Edward J Power |
| ISBN: | 0809136120 9780809136124 |
| OCLC Number: | 32922925 |
| Description: | v, 182 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Contents: | 1. Introduction -- 2. An Apercu of Brownson's Religious Pilgrimage and Journalistic Career -- 3. Brownson's General Educational Perspective -- 4. Brownson's Theory of Educational Authority and Responsibility -- 5. Brownson on Catholic Schools -- 6. Afterword. |
| Responsibility: | Edward J. Power. |
Abstract:
From humble and obscure beginnings, mainly self-educated, and following a religious path often mired in uncertainty, Orestes Brownson (1803-1876), preacher, journalist, editor, and philosopher, rose to become an important and often controversial figure in nineteenth century America. Author Edward Power focuses on Brownson's ideas and their influence on nineteenth century public and Catholic education in the United States. He introduces Brownson's theory of educational authority and responsibility, and then explores his opinions on the character of Catholic and public schools. He highlights the significance of family and other social institutions in the educational process and the importance of Catholic education, in particular. Brownson made important contributions by clarifying the often troublesome religious issues that cropped up in nineteenth century America. He wanted to demonstrate to America that the Catholic Church is an institution whose doctrines and practices are entirely compatible with American democracy.
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- Church and education -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
- Religion in the public schools -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
- Brownson, Orestes Augustus, -- 1803-1876.
- Catholic Church -- Education -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
- Brownson, Orestes A.
- Religionsunterricht
- Schulpolitik
- Geschichte 1830-1876.
- Katholische Erziehung
- Schule
- USA

