Social and International Ideals: Being Studies in Patriotism
Bernard Bosanquet
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(Forgotten Books, July 11, 2012)
And an attempt in this direction is what I have principally in mind this evening. The technique of teaching I must leave to those who have made it their special duty. But it has occurred to me that certain passages from great writers to which I shall call your attention might conceivably be made useful in the actual work of schools. That, however, is not for me to say. 1. First, then, as to the current ideas of patriotism. I remember a distinguished naval officer observing to me :O fcourse, patriotism should be taught in all the schools. My response was not too eager, because I did not feel sure what he might mean by patriotism. I have since noted with pleasure that he has taken as an example of patriotism the arduous and courageous work of an elementary school-teacher in remote and thinly populated districts of our colonies, offering to them a well-merited meed of praise. It seems, therefore, that I was too sceptical, and that his conception of the patriots temper was not militant or self-seeking, but large and sound. But again, in conversation with a very well-known 1A ddress given in 1911.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at