Benjamin Franklin And Education: His Ideal Of Life, And His System Of Education For The Realization Of That Ideal (1902) is a book written by David Excelmons Cloyd. The book explores the life and ideas of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States. Cloyd delves into Franklin's philosophy on education, his ideal of life, and his system of education for the realization of that ideal. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Franklin's life and ideas. The first chapter provides an overview of Franklin's life and achievements, while the second chapter focuses on his philosophy of education. The third chapter explores Franklin's ideal of life, which was based on the pursuit of happiness and the cultivation of virtue. The fourth chapter delves into Franklin's system of education, which was designed to promote practical knowledge and skills, as well as moral and intellectual development. The fifth chapter examines the role of education in Franklin's vision of a just and prosperous society, while the sixth chapter discusses the relevance of Franklin's ideas to modern education. Overall, Benjamin Franklin And Education: His Ideal Of Life, And His System Of Education For The Realization Of That Ideal (1902) provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of America's most influential figures. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, the philosophy of education, or the life and ideas of Benjamin Franklin.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.