Moral Education (1905)

Moral Education is a book written by Edward Howard Griggs and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to moral education, exploring the role of education in shaping the character and values of individuals. Griggs argues that moral education is essential for the development of a healthy society and that it is the responsibility of educators to provide this education to their students.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the concept of moral education, exploring its history, philosophy, and practical applications. Griggs argues that moral education should be based on the principles of reason, justice, and benevolence, and that it should be grounded in the values of truth, goodness, and beauty.The second part of the book focuses on the practical aspects of moral education, providing guidance on how to teach morality in the classroom. Griggs explores the role of the teacher in moral education, the importance of moral examples, and the use of stories and literature to teach moral lessons.The final part of the book explores the relationship between moral education and social reform. Griggs argues that moral education is essential for creating a more just and equitable society, and that it can help to address social problems such as poverty, crime, and inequality.Overall, Moral Education is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the importance of moral education in shaping the character and values of individuals and society as a whole. It provides practical guidance for educators and parents who are interested in teaching morality to their children, and it offers a compelling argument for the importance of moral education in creating a better world.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.