Halifax School Question State Surrender by Gregory (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heated debate surrounding the role of religion in education, specifically examining the conflict between the Catholic Church and the civil authorities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Amidst the controversy over the construction of a public schoolhouse, the author argues that the state, not the church, should hold primary authority in matters of education. The author dissects the Catholic Church's stance on education, highlighting its emphasis on religious indoctrination and the suppression of critical thinking. Drawing upon historical events and statistics, the author exposes the Church's tendency to prioritize its own interests over the well-being of society, particularly in its opposition to scientific advancements and its promotion of superstition. Challenging the Church's claim to absolute authority, the author emphasizes the importance of secular education in fostering independent thought, critical analysis, and civic responsibility. The author advocates for a non-sectarian approach to education that values critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, rather than for the propagation of religious dogma. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the ongoing struggle between the forces of reason and authoritarianism, underscoring the significance of safeguarding intellectual freedom and the separation of church and state in the pursuit of a just and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1893 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 23 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.