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Title: An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance
Note: Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance" by John Foster is a philosophical essay written in the early 19th century that addresses the profound issues resulting from widespread ignorance among the populace. In the text, Foster explores how this lack of knowledge contributes to moral degradation, societal unrest, and national decline, positing that ignorance is not merely a benign absence of information but a critical force behind vice and misery. He employs historical examples, particularly focusing on the ancient Jewish and pagan societies, to demonstrate how ignorance leads to destructive behaviors and societal ramifications. The opening of the essay lays the groundwork for Foster's arguments by highlighting the calamities associated with ignorance. He reflects on the general indifference towards the suffering caused by widespread ignorance, drawing connections to the historical consequences and deplorable conditions of societies that have neglected education. Through a series of observations, Foster critiques those in power who perpetuate this state of ignorance, emphasizing the need for a concerted effort to educate the masses to avert national disaster. The beginning establishes a tone of urgency and a moral imperative for better educational practices, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how knowledge can lead to societal improvement and personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Foster, John, 1770-1843
EBook No.: 8940
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Education
Subject: Missions -- India
Subject: Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Subject: Religious education
Subject: Literacy
LoCC: Education: Special aspects of education
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance
Note: Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance" by John Foster is a philosophical essay written in the early 19th century that addresses the profound issues resulting from widespread ignorance among the populace. In the text, Foster explores how this lack of knowledge contributes to moral degradation, societal unrest, and national decline, positing that ignorance is not merely a benign absence of information but a critical force behind vice and misery. He employs historical examples, particularly focusing on the ancient Jewish and pagan societies, to demonstrate how ignorance leads to destructive behaviors and societal ramifications. The opening of the essay lays the groundwork for Foster's arguments by highlighting the calamities associated with ignorance. He reflects on the general indifference towards the suffering caused by widespread ignorance, drawing connections to the historical consequences and deplorable conditions of societies that have neglected education. Through a series of observations, Foster critiques those in power who perpetuate this state of ignorance, emphasizing the need for a concerted effort to educate the masses to avert national disaster. The beginning establishes a tone of urgency and a moral imperative for better educational practices, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how knowledge can lead to societal improvement and personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Foster, John, 1770-1843
EBook No.: 8940
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Education
Subject: Missions -- India
Subject: Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Subject: Religious education
Subject: Literacy
LoCC: Education: Special aspects of education
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.