Moral Education in the Public Schools

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133.Thomas.1937
Barcode: JML.MS1133.Thomas.1937
Title: Moral Education in the Public Schools
Description: Text of a lecture to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This address, delivered by A.F. Thomas, argues for the incorporation of moral education in public schools to develop well-rounded citizens. Thomas emphasizes the need for balanced intellectual, physical, and moral training to prevent societal issues like crime. The paper differentiates between ethics and religion, advocating for state-led ethical instruction while leaving religious education to individuals and religious institutions.
Date: 26 November 1937
Creator: Thomas, Alsen Franklin
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Thomas, Alsen Franklin; Education -- public schools; Education -- moral training; Education -- curriculum; Education -- history
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Thomas, Alsen Franklin; George M. Jones Library Association