Conservatism in Education

This lecture, delivered by Samuel Eliot in the midst of the American Civil War, argues for the importance of conservative values in education. Eliot, a prominent educator and historian, believed that a focus on tradition, discipline, and moral principles was essential for producing responsible and productive citizens. This work reflects the concerns of many educators and intellectuals during a time of great social and political upheaval in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.