The Republic and the School
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"The Republic and the School" is an influential work by educational historian Lawrence Cremin that examines the relationship between democratic ideals and the development of American public education.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Republic and the School Context triple: [Lawrence Cremin, notableWork, The Republic and the School]
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The Paideia Proposal
The Paideia Proposal is an educational manifesto by philosopher Mortimer J. Adler advocating a rigorous, liberal arts–centered curriculum for all students in a democratic society.
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B.
Commentary on Plato's Republic
Commentary on Plato's Republic is a late antique Neoplatonic exegesis that offers a detailed philosophical and theological interpretation of Plato’s Republic, influential for its systematic reading of Platonic political and metaphysical themes.
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C.
The Virtuous City
The Virtuous City is a foundational philosophical treatise by Al-Farabi that outlines his vision of an ideal, rationally ordered society governed by a virtuous ruler.
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D.
Of Education
"Of Education" is a 1644 prose tract by John Milton that outlines his humanist vision for a comprehensive, morally grounded educational system.
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E.
Paideia: Die Formung des griechischen Menschen
Paideia: Die Formung des griechischen Menschen is Werner Jaeger’s influential multi-volume study of ancient Greek culture, education, and intellectual life, exploring how the Greeks shaped the ideal of the human being.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Republic and the School Target entity description: "The Republic and the School" is an influential work by educational historian Lawrence Cremin that examines the relationship between democratic ideals and the development of American public education.
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A.
The Paideia Proposal
The Paideia Proposal is an educational manifesto by philosopher Mortimer J. Adler advocating a rigorous, liberal arts–centered curriculum for all students in a democratic society.
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B.
Commentary on Plato's Republic
Commentary on Plato's Republic is a late antique Neoplatonic exegesis that offers a detailed philosophical and theological interpretation of Plato’s Republic, influential for its systematic reading of Platonic political and metaphysical themes.
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C.
The Virtuous City
The Virtuous City is a foundational philosophical treatise by Al-Farabi that outlines his vision of an ideal, rationally ordered society governed by a virtuous ruler.
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D.
Of Education
"Of Education" is a 1644 prose tract by John Milton that outlines his humanist vision for a comprehensive, morally grounded educational system.
-
E.
Paideia: Die Formung des griechischen Menschen
Paideia: Die Formung des griechischen Menschen is Werner Jaeger’s influential multi-volume study of ancient Greek culture, education, and intellectual life, exploring how the Greeks shaped the ideal of the human being.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (37)
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|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ work of educational history ⓘ |
| addresses |
civic purposes of schooling
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public policy in education ⓘ relationship between citizenship and schooling ⓘ |
| analyzes |
ideological foundations of American public education
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role of schools in a democratic republic ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
American educational reform discourse
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progressive education debates ⓘ |
| author |
Lawrence A. Cremin
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Lawrence Cremin ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describedAs |
classic study of democracy and American public schooling
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influential work in the history of American education ⓘ |
| examines |
historical development of American public schools
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influence of democratic theory on school policy ⓘ tensions between democratic equality and educational practice ⓘ |
| field |
education
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educational philosophy ⓘ history of education ⓘ |
| focusesOn | relationship between democratic ideals and American public education ⓘ |
| genre |
educational history
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history of education ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
debates about democracy and schooling in the United States
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scholarship on American educational history ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | historical analysis of democratic ideals in education ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
education scholars
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historians of education ⓘ students of American educational history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American public education
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democracy and education ⓘ democratic ideals in schooling ⓘ development of public schooling in the United States ⓘ |
| setInPeriod | history of the United States ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | scholarly monograph ⓘ |
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