This classic work on educational theory remains as relevant today as when it was first published over a century ago. George Trumbull Ladd argues that education is not simply a matter of imparting knowledge, but involves the cultivation of virtue and character. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a teacher and philosopher, Ladd presents a compelling vision of what it means to be a truly effective educator.

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