University Education in Ireland

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haughton, Samuel, 1821-1897

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"University Education in Ireland" by Samuel Haughton is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the complexities of university education in Ireland, focusing on the political and religious dimensions affecting the educational landscape. Haughton aims to address and contribute to the critical discussions surrounding university education during a time of social unrest and significant political challenges in Ireland. In this work, Haughton outlines three proposed solutions to the educational inequalities faced by Roman Catholics in Ireland, especially in regards to access to university education. He critiques the ideas of secularizing Trinity College and creating a National University from various colleges, arguing that both would erode the quality and integrity of educational standards in Ireland. Instead, he advocates for establishing a Roman Catholic University that aligns with the beliefs and educational needs of the Irish Catholic community while also preserving the Protestant traditions of existing institutions. Through detailed analysis, Haughton emphasizes the importance of religious-based education and argues for equitable educational opportunities that honor the diverse religious landscape of Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 32.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-03-08