Considerations on Religion and Public Education / With remarks on the speech of M. Dupont delivered in the National Convention of France, together with an address to the ladies, &c. of Great Britain and Ireland

Name: Considerations on Religion and Public Education / With remarks on the speech of M. Dupont delivered in the National Convention of France, together with an address to the ladies, &c. of Great Britain and Ireland
Author: Hannah More

By Hannah More

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The pamphlet opens with a direct appeal to women to relieve displaced clergy and refugees, urging personal economy and charity. It then presents a translation of a French revolutionary speech advocating that nature and reason replace religious instruction in public schools and declaring hostility to clerical authority. The author follows with close commentary that contests those secular proposals, defending Christian-based education, moral instruction, and charitable duty as bulwarks against social disorder. Throughout, arguments combine practical advice on giving with broader reflections on the aims of public education and the relation of religion to civic life.

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Hannah More

Hannah More (1745-1833) was an influential English writer, philanthropist, and social reformer known for her contributions to literature and education. She gained prominence in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly for her moral and didactic writings aimed at young women. More's notable works include "Coelebs In Search of a Wife," a novel that explores themes of marriage and morality, and her collection of essays designed to educate young ladies. In addition to her literary pursuits, she was an advocate for public education and played a significant role in the establishment of schools for the poor. Her writings reflect her commitment to social issues and her belief in the power of education.